My Values and Approach

I approach my work in therapy, at events, and as an educator with the following values and approaches.

 

Creative and Active Style

Therapy with me is directive, engaging, and productive every session. I want you to leave each session with new knowledge, insights, ideas, or experiments to try. In a session with me we might listen to music, create art, meditate, make a list, plan out how to respond to difficult conversations, or otherwise find some way to use my trusty whiteboard.

LGBTQ+, Polyamorous, and Sex Worker Affirming Care

My office is a welcoming and affirming space for all genders, sexualities, and relationship dynamics (including open relationships and polyamory). I am also sex worker affirming.

Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating

I believe that all body sizes are deserving of respect and that your health is about much more than your weight. In my office, we celebrate body diversity, find joy in movement, and enjoy food while honoring satisfaction and fullness. I love helping others as we make peace with our bodies and with food.

 

Somatic Approach to Trauma Treatment

I approach trauma from a bottom up approach, which means I believe we need to do more than talk about what happened for you to feel relief. I will not ask you to tell your story in detail if you do not want to. Instead, we will work with body sensations and emotions using a combination of somatic, interpersonal, and EMDR techniques to reduce the emotional charge of old memories.

Internal Family Systems (Parts Work)

I draw on the framework of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy to help you to be a more active participant in your life. Using IFS techniques, we will help you get more connected with various parts of your personality, recognize the helpful functions that your behaviors serve, and give you more of a say in how you feel, think and act.

Nontraditional Formats

I offer Intensive therapy because weekly therapy isn’t the best fit for everyone. I strive to meet the diverse needs of trauma survivors by offering a flexible and personalized approach.