I believe a healthy and successful therapeutic relationship includes, but is certainly not limited to: autonomy, professional intimacy, trust, respect, empathy, transparency, and authenticity, within a safe and non-judgmental space. I think these are the optimal “ingredients” for personal growth.

I approach each client with a holistic lens, so then you and I can better understand how your biological, psychological, sociological, spiritual, and political identities all intersect. I will educate and bring awareness to how your role and identity impact your relationships, as well as building on your current strengths and skill set to empower yourself for change and equity.

I pull from multiple therapeutic frameworks and evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, ComB, I-CBT, Prolonged Exposure, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Feminist Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to achieve this. You and I will collaborate on what you need from treatment, whether it is learning to express your emotions to build a stronger connection with others, focusing on how your identity is impacted by a heteronormative-patriarchal society, discovering ways to challenge thought patterns that may be unrealistic, incorporating mindfulness techniques to ‘reset’ our biological ‘security systems’, solidify coping strategies, or developing a narrative to share your story. You will be actively involved in your treatment plan to achieve your goals. I believe that everyone is unique, and everyone deserves treatment that is meant for them, as mental health treatment is not by any means “one size fits all.”