My Specialties Include:
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LGBTQIA+
As a queer therapist, I am dedicated to providing identity-affirming care to individuals across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. I have experience working with folks with diverse gender identities, including writing letters of support for gender affirming surgeries. I additionally have experience leading process groups and doing both individual and couples therapy for folks with diverse sexual and relationship orientations. I am passionate about providing a safe space for folks to be curious about their sexuality and gender.
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Interpersonal Relationship Issues
I provide guidance and support for individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, whether with partners, family members, or friends. Using evidence based practices rooted in attachment theory and relational psychotherapy, I will help you understand and unravel patterns that may lead to conflict or feeling misunderstood in your relationships.
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Masculinity
I offer a unique perspective on masculinity, helping individuals explore and redefine what this means. Whether you're grappling with societal expectations, gender roles, or personal identity, I provide a supportive space for self-exploration and growth.
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Relationship with Body/Food
Whether you're struggling with disordered eating, body image issues, chronic pain or illness, I will provide space to help you understand and heal your relationship with your body. I have experience working with folks living with various autoimmune diseases, and have an understanding of the nuanced feelings that may arise in relation to this. I additionally am passionate about providing compassionate and evidence-based care for folks navigating complicated relationships with food and body image.
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Identity Development
I specialize in supporting individuals through the process of identity development, whether it involves exploring race, culture, religion, personal values, or existential questions about identity and purpose. My research and many of my past experiences have been related to exploring whiteness and internalized racism. I am passionate about understanding and dismantling systems of oppression within ourselves.
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Mood Disorders
Whether you're experiencing overwhelming worry or persistent sadness, I provide evidence-based interventions to help you understand and manage your symptoms. I emphasize the importance of mitigating current symptoms, in addition to understanding the root of these types of mental health issues.
Take the next step
No matter where you are in your decision to start or continue therapy, I invite you to contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call so we may determine if and how I can best support you.