MY SPECIALTIES

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Clients should expect to be met with genuine empathy and kindness while attending therapy. As a therapist, I will hold space for you to explore parts of your life that you are looking forward to learning more about or wanting to change. You can expect direct communication and the opportunity to be challenged in the therapy space.

ETHICAL NON-MONOGAMY (ENM)

As a polyamorous individual, I am passionate about working with those in ENM relationships, specifically those who are new to these relationship styles. You can expect a direct and unique approach, as each relationship system is different. When appropriate, I use self disclosure to normalize the unique experiences that people face in ENM.

COUPLES THERAPY

When working with couples, I will hold each part of the couple accountable for their own actions. We will focus on creating a safe space to discuss difficulties that are present in the relationship, as well as acknowledging success in the relationship.

I cannot guarantee a 100% unbiased perspective, though I do continuously check in with myself so that I can be as unbiased as possible.

QUEER AND TRANSGENDER

I am passionate about working with queer and trans clients, and supporting them in exploring their identity. As a client you should expect an affirming and celebratory space. I continuously educate myself around queer and trans issues, in order to better understand how my clients are being impacted by issues on a local, state or national level.

I will support you in seeking and receiving gender affirming care.

RELATIONSHIP THERAPY

I enjoy doing work with non family and non couple relationship systems including: open relationship styles, roommates, friends, platonic life partners. You can expect a similar approach as couples or family therapy clients, though I make sure to take your unique relationship into consideration

STRESS & TRAUMA

Each piece of trauma experienced is unique to an individual. Client's should expect a safe space to explore past or present traumas, and the support of working through these traumas at your own pace. I use a narrative and somatic approach when working with trauma, and support clients in finding safety within themselves.

FAMILY THERAPY

I enjoy working with family systems of all kinds, including multi-generational family systems. I approach each family system in a unique way because of the complexities of having multiple kinds of relationships in the same room. You can expect a direct communication style. Some family systems can expect more structured sessions than others, depending on the systems needs.

BODY IMAGE

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

I welcome clients who want to work with religion and spirituality, in conjunction with one of the above issues. Clients can expect a therapy environment where your religion and spirituality beliefs will be respected. As someone who was raised in organized religion (specifically ELCA), I can understand some of the traumas client's face in religious environments. I am passionate about helping client's reconcile or deconstruct religious beliefs.

When appropriate and when client's request, I will use tarot as a therapeutic tool.

Clients can expect a health at every size (HAES) and anti-diet approach. In my practice, weight is not an indicator of health nor does it hold any moral value. We will explore what health looks like to you and we will create a unique approach in order to meet your goals related to body image and self image.