LBGTQ+ care has been near and dear to my heart for as long as I can remember; it was encouraged by my parents, and quickly became relevant as many family members over multiple generations came out. This care for others also expands to supporting other marginalized communities, including BIPOC, by taking a culturally humble approach while ever-expanding my knowledge base. My desire to be a part of the solution became so powerful that I switched careers: after ten years of working as a mechanical engineer, I pivoted to become a mental health counselor so that I could better support the communities that I love. Now more than ever, I am continuing to explore my own identity as I also come into my own neurodivergences.
Beyond the populations I work with, there are the details of the work I do. I specialize most (for now) with communication: helping folks bridge gaps to move forward together. Relationship counseling is my forte, though I do love individual self-discovery work (especially with older adults). I would love to help families, partners, and individuals navigate interpersonal challenges in a poly-friendly, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neurodivergent-aware setting.