Therapy Philosphy

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We become who we are through the relationships, communities, and cultures that shape us throughout our lives. In therapy, I work with every aspect of my client’s life to inform a compassionate and individualized approach. My practice is grounded in a person-centered philosophy that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship, and is deeply informed by liberation-focused and disability justice frameworks. My work utilizes a Neurodivergent-affirming approach that centers and prioritizes the well-being of the my client’s specific Neurotype and lived experiences.

Who I Work With

My typical client ranges are adolescents (11+) and adults (18+). Many of the clients  who see me report that they have been told that they are “too difficult” or “resistant to treatment”. A significant number of my clients also identify as BIPOC, Neurodivergent, and/or LGBTQIA+. Though many of my clients align with these identities, I welcome and affirm people from all backgrounds in an inclusive and respectful therapeutic space. 

Specialties

My work focuses on healing the impact of shame and how it forms in response to trauma, social conditioning, and systems of oppression. Through my training, work experience, and education, I have gained experience with a broad range of communities and concerns but I specialize in working with the following presentations:

  • Eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and body focused repetitive behaviors are often hidden struggles, weighed down by shame and silence. I understand that there is no single way an eating disorder presents. They are shaped by culture, body type, neurotype, and lived experience. Because of this, I tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client.

    I have a special interest in supporting larger bodied individuals, Transgender and/or Queer people, BIPOC, Autistic individuals, and people with ADHD who face challenges related to eating disorders and body image. I also work with often-overlooked presentations like orthorexia, muscle dysmorphia (also known as bigorexia), and ARFID.

    My approach blends relational and psychodynamic therapy with evidence-based interventions, including MBT-E (Mentalization-Based Therapy for Eating Disorders), CBT-AR (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID), ERP and I-CBT.

  • Trauma can manifest in many forms. The most common types of complex trauma I support clients through include sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse (including child-on-child abuse), incest, and covert incest (also known as emotional incest). I approach all trauma work through a trauma-informed lens, allowing each client to lead at their own pace toward healing.

    To process these experiences, I use trauma-focused modalities such as EMDR, as well as somatic and relational approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and AEDP, tailoring care to meet each client’s unique needs.

  • I specialize in working with individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and those navigating intense emotions, relational challenges, and deep feelings of shame or disconnection. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and psychodynamic, rooted in compassion and the belief that BPD develops as an adaptive response to early emotional injury.

    In our work together, we focus on healing the impact of trauma, shame, and invalidation, exploring the emotional experiences that shape your relationships with yourself and others. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt, AEDP, and Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) to support greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, and relational trust.

    As a Queer, Neurodivergent, and Transgender therapist, I approach BPD work through an affirming and intersectional lens, helping clients reconnect to their inherent capacity for love, stability, and connection.

  • I specialize in working with individuals experiencing suicidality, chronic thoughts of death, and deep emotional pain, as well as loved ones grieving the loss of someone who has died by suicide. This is often some of the most isolating pain a person can carry, and my work focuses on creating a space where that grief and despair can be held safely, without judgment or fear.

    My approach is relational, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), AEDP, and Gestalt Therapy to explore the complex emotions surrounding suicidality and suicide loss. Together, we work to understand the stories, feelings, and protective parts that emerge in moments of despair.

    For those who have lost someone to suicide, therapy offers a space to honor your grief, explore complicated emotions, and reconnect with life in meaningful ways. I also provide guidance and emotional support for those who are walking alongside loved ones currently struggling with suicidality.

    As a Queer, Neurodivergent, and Trans therapist, I understand how trauma, marginalization, and disconnection can shape these experiences. My goal is to hold space for honest conversations about pain, loss, and survival, grounded in compassion, safety, and human connection.

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