I initially became interested in therapy while I was working in early childhood education. While helping young children learn to regulate their emotions, I realized that I wanted to be able to offer this kind of support to a wider range of people.

I work best with clients interested in bigger-picture work. A strong therapeutic relationship can take time to develop but is so rewarding when it has space to grow. Additionally, as a member of the queer and neurodivergent communities, I am proud to offer support based in lived experience.

Healing is often seen as painful or scary. It's true that there are aspects of this journey that are difficult, but therapy is a place for all emotions. Sessions can include laughter, joy, and creativity too.

The first session is typically focused on the circumstances that brought the client into therapy. We'll work together to envision of what you'd like to get out of therapy, and guideposts to tell us we're getting there. After that, the first month or two tends to focus on the ways those challenges show up in everyday life and how you navigate them.

As part of my background in education I studied models of learning that center the student, such as the Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches. This laid the foundation for how I approach the therapeutic relationship: as one of two equals, working together to build a space where the client can learn and grow.

One metaphor I like to think of is that of an Uber driver: I know many potential routes to take, but only you can set the destination. The client defines the goals of therapy, and adjusts them over time. I can offer tools to help a client clarify their ideas, or resources for when they get stuck, but only in ways that support the client's vision.