About Me

I chose to study psychology because I was good at observing people and putting together patterns of their actions. I also was the kind of person everyone seemed comfortable talking to. I am a direct communicator and believe in empowering those around me. I enjoy working with people going through life transitions, working through hurdles that have come up and building tools to work towards a better life and their goals for the future.

I will admit I am quirky and funny and bring that into my practice – laughter is healing and has a place in therapy. Part of my quirkiness has meant I often do not feel like I fit in – so I like working with those who feel like or identify as outsiders, misfits, or unique spirits. I have lived experience in different populations who are outside the mainstream and work as a therapist with people from these groups to give back to my community and support others with similar experiences. I want you to feel seen and heard.

My Approach

I approach the therapy relationship with respect, warmth, and curiosity to create a safe space for self-reflection and discovery. It is important to me that you feel accepted as you are and who you are, which includes exploring all aspects of yourself and the ways you want to grow and heal. I see therapy as a collaboration between two experts: You are the expert on your life. I bring expertise on mental health and how we, as humans, respond to life events. As we examine your concerns, we can combine our ability to gain greater clarity and insight into seeing new ways forward. By learning to accept ourselves and grow to become the person we want to be we will be able to lead happier, more fulfilling lives.

The Therapeutic Process can be very rewarding. It can also be challenging. By engaging in this process, you are taking positive steps to support your healing and self-care. Outcomes of treatment rely not just on the competence of the therapist but also on the willingness of the client to fully engage in the process, even when discomfort arises. Therapy is not a magic wand I can wave to make you “better” and I cannot make any specific promises about what will change for you. However, I can promise that I will support you, do my absolute best to understand you, help you clarify what you want for yourself, and be present with you at each stage of this process. 

Tools and Techniques

To tailor your therapy, during your first session we will talk about your goals, the likely duration of your therapy and the approaches I believe might be most useful.

I pull from different theories and methods based on what is needed, and what we discover works well for you. The therapy theory and tools I use may change depending on what you want to work on in therapy any given day and what your needs are when I see you. Therapy styles I have studied and trained in include:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Attachment Theory

Brainspotting

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Eclectic Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Feminist Therapy

Holistic Therapy

Humanistic Therapy

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Mindfulness-based Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Nonviolent Communication

Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Psychodynamic Therapy

Relational Therapy

Safe and Sound Protocol

Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Somatic Therapy (Body Centered)

Transpersonal Therapy

Trauma Therapy

Pre-Teens, Teens, Adults, Relationships

ADHD, AuDHD, Autism & other neurotypes

Aging Concerns

Anger Issues

Attachment Concerns

Anxiety and Depression

Bipolar Disorder

Body Positivity, Fat Positive, Healthy at Every Size

Career Counseling Life Coaching, Life Transitions

Childhood Trauma, Family of Origin Trauma

Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Disability

Coping Skills, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation

Dysfunctional Relationships, Relational Trauma, Boundary Setting

Eating Disorders

Family Conflict

Gender Diversity, Gender Exploration, Gender Expansive, Transgender

Grief and Loss

High Demand Group Trauma, Religious Trauma

Hoarding

LGBTQ+

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Open Relationships Non-Monogamy

Personality Disorders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Self Esteem, Self Worth, Self Compassion

Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Trauma

Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

Sleep Issues or Insomnia

Supervision and Consultations

Therapist for Other Therapists

Appointments are available:

• Tuesday 10am to 9pm

• Wednesday 10am to 9pm

• Thursday 10am to 9pm

If you are interested in scheduling please contact me by filling out the Patient Interest Form.

Individuals Relational

Support Rate            $135-$160       $185-$220

Market Rate                   $175                $225

Redistribution Rate : $180 - $300     $230-$400

Rates & Forms of Payment:

Support Rate $130 - $160 [individual] This is below market rate for those with limited financial resources. Our intention is you are able to access support without financial strain. Limited availability.

Market Rate $175   [individual] Select this rate if you are able to meet your household financial needs with therapy in your budget.

Redistribution Rate $180-$250 (or more) [individual] If you can pay a rate that is higher without negative impacts and hardship, this amount supports those with less resources, access therapy at a reduced rate.

As an associate, when you are looking for a supervisor you need someone who understands your vision of how you want to practice as a counselor, and that supervisor needs to support and help you with that growth. I believe in empowering you to be the kind of therapist you want to be without changing your vision. Each of us brings our experiences to shape our philosophy of how we practice as therapists. It is my job to help you hone your craft with these in mind.

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