I believe in the importance of building relationships with ourselves as well as with others where we feel safe enough to unabashedly be our most authentic selves, even (perhaps especially) when this feels difficult. That, of course, is easier said than done. I am deeply acquainted with how frightening it is to be vulnerable, so it’s important for me that we work together at a pace that feels safe for you. We will set therapeutic goals collaboratively and regularly to check in on how therapy is going. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals who are navigating identity formation processes (particularly LGBTQ+ folks), navigating life cycle transitions, and helping individuals reconnect with and listen to their emotions (your feelings make sense, and they’re telling you something).

I believe we’re hurt in relationships, and thus, we heal in relationships. As such, I am passionate about helping people strengthen their relationships. Often, we get stuck in patterns and cycles in our relationships. In our work together, we’ll figure out what those cycles are, interrupt them, and work to build new cycles that center connection and security. We’ll also unpack what love, security, and trust looks like in your relationship, specifically, rather than trying to apply someone else’s mold to your relationship. Many people mistakenly believe that couples therapy is a “last resort to save a relationship.” It’s not! In fact, we can often do the strongest work when we’re coming from a place of security, aiming to strengthen the connection that is already there and work through repair and other sore spots. I am sex-positive, polyamorous and ethical non-monogamy affirming, and love working with “non-traditional” and expansive romantic partnerships. I am also particularly passionate about working with partners to reconnect with their bodies and sexuality following LGBTQ+ identity formation and gender-affirming care.

Families are complex, and sometimes the noise of everyday life gets in the way of connection. I’ll work with your family to slow things down so you can better see one another, hear one another, and understand one another. Sometimes, as a family, we need help processing an event or experience that has impacted the entire family—such as a loss, divorce, move, or diagnosis—and figuring out what it means to move forward together as a connected family unit. This might also look like exploring a new family formation and navigating building a blended family. Ultimately, I aim to help your family strengthen your bonds and amplify connection and open and effective communication. I am particularly passionate about helping parents connect and communicate with their children, and helping adult siblings strengthen their connections with one another.

I love working with partnerships of all kinds—friends, business partners, writing partners, band mates, you name it. Often, in these relationships, we have a hard time finding ways to communicate our needs, experiences, and feelings and, in turn, taking in our partners’ perspective. Sometimes we get stuck in past hurts and ruptures, and don’t know how to repair. I’m here to help you navigate that process so you’re able to move forwards from a safe, grounded, connected place.

Although I love group therapy, unfortunately I am not currently offering any groups. If you’re interested in pursuing group therapy, feel free to reach out for resources and referrals!