Overview

I am a queer parent of several young adult children. Spending time in nature is how I like to recharge and connect with myself. My hobbies include travel, weight lifting, reading, photography, encaustic painting, cooking, and playing with my 3 dogs.

I work with clients who are 6 years old and older who are experiencing emotional pain or discomfort around sexuality and/or gender. As a counselor, my goal is to co-create a safe space with the client(s), so they can increase self-awareness and learn skills for growth and connection. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and trauma-informed. In my practice, I draw on cultural humility, systems theory, neuropsychology, attachment theory, therapeutic play, and therapeutic art approaches to treat the client’s unique needs. My counseling technique is experiential and somatic, helping the client to connect with their internal resources.