My Approach to Helping
We queer folks navigate the world differently from cis-het individuals, which comes with both unique challenges and profound beauty. While I work with people of all identities, including heterosexual and cisgender clients, my specialty lies in supporting queer, trans, and gender-diverse individuals (LGBTQIA+ folks). I strive to create a safe, affirming, and empowering space, where you can explore your authentic self without fear or judgment. My approach to therapy is insight-oriented, laid back, collaborative, compassionate, and warm. We’ll work together to deepen your connection with yourself and others. You'll gain deeper insight into the patterns shaping your life, exploring how they developed and if you'd like to shift them to better serve you. I'll meet you where you're at, offering steady support as we explore what it means for you to live more authentically and on your own terms. Together, we will work toward a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others, we will work to foster more freedom and choice in how you live, and, most generally, we will work together to help you live more fully and intentionally. I will be your steady source of support through it all. Shoot me an email or text, and let's jump on a free phone consultation to see if we're a good fit! I'm looking forward to connecting with you.
More Info About My Practice
In my work with couples and polycules, I draw primarily on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which highlights the significance of emotional connection in relationships, alongside the Gottman Method, which provides research-based strategies for strengthening communication and intimacy. Whether you're navigating monogamous, nonmonogamous, or polyamorous dynamics, I understand the unique complexities of these relationship structures, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. My role as your therapist is to facilitate deeper emotional connection by helping you truly hear one another and become more emotionally accessible, responsive, and engaged. Together, we’ll work toward building the relationship you've been longing for, whether that’s with one partner or many.
I strive to offer an inclusive space where all relationship structures, identities, and experiences are respected, and where you feel empowered to show up fully and authentically. I am part of the clinical team at the Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy, where we provide anti-oppressive, inclusive, and culturally-affirming services. I am currently working under the direction of Dr. Sophia Aguirre and under the supervision of Carrie Gensler, LPC, CPCS. This means that some of what you share with me may be shared with my supervisor at times to ensure the highest quality of care. I see this as you having multiple therapists putting our heads together to help you meet your goals!
My Role as a Therapist
As your therapist, my role is not to give you advice or tell you what to do. You are the expert on yourself, and the decisions you make are ultimately yours. My role is to guide you through the process of self-reflection, using my training in mental health to ask insightful questions that help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and options.
While I will offer validation at times, I will also encourage you to look at things from different angles. This may involve challenging unhelpful thinking patterns or encouraging you to reconsider perspectives that might be holding you back. The goal is not to provide you with answers, but to help you gain insight and clarity, so you can determine how you want to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Clinicians who offer sliding scale payment structures may offer lower or reduced fees based on an individual's ability to pay. Please contact this clinician for more details regarding their fees or sliding scale policy.