therapeutic approach
My work is Gestalt-based, transpersonal, depth-oriented, and relational.
I use meditation, imagery, and somatic techniques to support present moment awareness, centered in the here and now.
My approach is informed by intersectional feminism, and is non-binary and non-hierarchical.
I work with individuals or with groups, I welcome conjoint therapy with partners, polycules, friends, and family members - both chosen family and family of origin.
I welcome all races, all religions, all genders, all sexual orientations, all countries of origin, all abilities, all body sizes.
I am sex-positive, queer, and kink-friendly.
The curious paradox is when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.
Carl Rogers
philosophy
Many of us have learned how to behave in this society by shutting down or suppressing authentic parts of ourselves in order to be more acceptable to others around us. Doing this can be exhausting, and it can drain us of our natural life force and authenticity. Many of us who identify with marginalized populations have been told implicitly and explicitly to be more like the status quo. I believe that shutting down parts of ourselves can be a crucial survival technique that can keep us safe, and that there might come a point in time when we are ready to release these patterns for something new to emerge.
My work centers liberation for anyone experiencing oppression. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community members are enthusiastically welcomed.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
In individual therapy, I invite you to explore the abandoned parts of self in a warm, welcoming environment that supports your intrapersonal and interpersonal development. I use a somatic approach grounded in mindfulness techniques such as breathing, meditation, and imagery, to cultivate deeper present-moment awareness. I believe that the therapy room is a safe space to build greater capacity in order to help you find a more grounded and centered place to meet the world.
CONJOINT THERAPY
Relationships offer the gift of a mirror for our innermost selves, as well as the opportunity to heal in community. In relationship, we are called on to find the balance between our needs and the needs of others. Conjoint therapy provides a space to build more authenticity and intimacy with loved ones through honest, open communication. Together, we can explore the realm of possibilities that exists once we move from hyper-independent or codependent dynamics to an interdependent one. I work with you and your loved ones to acknowledge and communicate your needs. My approach is trauma-informed and attachment based, drawing on somatic, emotionally-focused, and nonviolent communication techniques.
CLINICAL SUPERVISION
I support California AMFT’s to complete clinical hours towards licensure. As therapists, we are called to a labor of love. To answer that call is to engage in the intimate study of self, other, and the relationship between the two. In my work as a clinical supervisor, I support a quest of deep self-inquiry to find your own unique offering to this field. In uncovering our own inner wisdom, we can take our seat as sovereign healers.
Interested in joining a therapist collective as you accrue hours? Check out Wylder Roots for more information.
Therapeutic Topics
Power & Privilege
Intimate Partner Violence
Sexuality
Body Image
Communication Skills
Identity
Neurodivergence
Trauma & PTSD
Complex Developmental Trauma
Physical, Sexual, & Emotional Abuse
Addiction & Substance Use
Obsessive-Compulsive Experiences
Depression & Anxiety
Highly Sensitive People
Life Transitions
Grief & Loss
Polyamory & Ethical Non-monogamy
Hopelessness & Helplessness
Racism
Homophobia