I know the process of finding the right therapist can be daunting, and I want to thank you for taking the time to consider me! I take great effort to ensure I am a flexible and adaptive clinician that will work hard to meet the needs of any person I see. Some areas in which I feel I can provide a specialized level of care include: Working with adolescents and young adults, the LGBTQ2S+ community and their allies, issues of substance use, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-image, communication, anger, relationships and identity. One of the most important things in my work is making sure those that I work with feel seen, safe and comfortable enough to explore what they need to in session so we can work towards making positive change. I place great value on openness, transparency and collaboration in my work – I want to make sure we’re both on the same page and we’re working collaboratively towards the same goals!
I have benefited from gaining experience in a variety of professional settings and roles in my career so far including community mental health agencies, treatment centers, a sexual health center and homeless-serving organizations. Some of the theories I use to ground my work include gender-affirmative, trauma-informed, person-centered, feedback-informed and strengths-based perspectives. I also utilize a number of therapeutic models to ensure I deliver the most effective evidence-based services including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a proud Queer clinician who welcomes and celebrates the opportunity to work with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and identities. In my free time, I prioritize spending time with loved ones (especially my dog Benito!), getting outside to walk or run, visiting our family cottage, exploring the city, and enjoying down-time with a good TV show or video game. I look forward to connecting with you to discuss how I might be the right fit for your current therapeutic needs!
