My Approach

My approach is relational and integrates psychodynamic, somatic, and postmodern therapies. Meaning that in our collaboration, we will work together relationally, in the “here and now,” and view the mutual, authentic, two-way relationship between therapist and client as an agent of healing and transformation. We can (always with your consent) practice slowing down and turning inward, carefully regulating your nervous system, and safely exploring your mind-body connection with curiosity to help you understand how you organize around core beliefs and deepen your embodied connection with yourself. Through a postmodern and LGBTQ+ affirmative lens, together, we can explore, deconstruct, and reauthor new narratives that celebrate your unique strengths, align with your values, and dismantle oppressions/normativity that may impact you. Where we go in your therapeutic journey centers around your values and individuality, honoring the diversity of all your intersectional identities. I aim to co-create an attuned, safe, and collaborative relationship infused with warmth, curiosity, presence, awareness, and attention.


Area of Focus

Services

  • Individual Adults & Teens

  • Couples & Relationship Partners

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Specialization in LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Psychology
Antioch University, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art
University of Southern California

While I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ people, I welcome and have experience working with everyone who feels moved to reach out.

Modalities

  • Psychodynamic

  • Relational 

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirmative

  • Narrative

  • Feminist

  • Somatic

  • Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)

Training

Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychology: The Hakomi Institute - Professional Training Level 1

Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT): ICEEFT - Externship

Area of Focus

  • Relationship/Intimacy Issues

  • LGBTQIA+ Identities

  • Polyamory/Ethical Non-Monogamy/Relationship-Expansive Identities

  • Parenting

  • Life Transitions

  • Grief & Loss

  • Bisexual Erasure

  • Asexual Identity & Ace Erasure

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Complex Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress (C-PTSD & PTSD)

  • Perfectionism

  • Kink & Sex-Positive

  • Neurodiversity Affirming

  • Body Image