Let’s be real, being a member of the “rainbow/alphabet mafia” in the south is not always easy. You can’t always know where it’s safe to be yourself and where you might want or need to fly under the radar. You shouldn’t have to worry that therapy might be yet another place where you’ll have to constantly reiterate your chosen name or correct pronouns, or have to educate your therapist about a key piece of your identity. As a mental health provider with advanced training in providing LGBTQ+ affirmative care beyond my lived experience, I strive to make therapy at least one place you can feel safe being your whole, unfiltered, glorious self. I specialize in working with preteens to older adults navigating significant life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. As a relational therapist who operates from a person centered framework that prioritizes authenticity and trust, I aim to understand my clients’ inner worlds as much as another person can, walking alongside them as they overcome whatever obstacles are holding them back, and working with them to achieve what they know to be their fullest potential.