My Approach

My approach is warm, accepting, collaborative and goal-oriented. I use humor, poetry, music, arts and direct skills practice in conjunction with traditional talk therapy. My style is direct and gently challenging; I affirm and support clients where they are, while also encouraging growth through breaking old habits. Many clients are ready to talk each time they arrive in session, while others, particularly kids and teens, are a little unsure about where to start and what to say. I am adept at putting folks at ease through playing games, cracking jokes, sharing food and creating an easy space. I also come to each session with an idea of where to go next based on the last session, and I am comfortable directing clients to identify and begin to work on “what’s next.”

With my background in Sociology and Women’s Studies, systems are always relevant in my work with individuals and families receiving therapy. I have an anti-oppression lens and am an actively anti-racist therapist, parent and community member. I believe that critiquing the systems we live in is an integral step toward providing culturally-competent therapy. I am especially well-equipped to provide a feminist lens when helping families with more traditional gender roles balance household chores, emotional labor and childcare. I am affirming of all LGBTQIA+ clients and families of all makes and models. Lastly, I am a provider fiercely in favor of reproductive justice for all and proudly offer services to pregnant people navigating reproductive decision making from a client-centered perspective.