I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) committed to providing gender-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, and trauma-informed care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families. I recognize the unique challenges LGBTQIA+ individuals face, including navigating identity, relationships, and mental health in systems that often fail to provide adequate support. My goal is to offer a space where clients feel seen, validated, and empowered to explore who they are on their own terms.

LGBTQ+ & Affirming Services I Provide:
Gender-Affirming Therapy: Supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals with identity exploration, transitioning, and coping with gender dysphoria
Neurodivergence-Affirming Care: Working with clients navigating ADHD and autism through a strengths-based, non-pathologizing approach
Relationship & Attachment Support: Providing therapy for individuals and partners in monogamous, non-monogamous, and polyamorous relationships
Kink-Affirming Therapy: Creating a nonjudgmental space for those in kink and BDSM communities to explore their relationships and identities
Trauma & Stress-Related Support: Addressing trauma, burnout, and the effects of societal and systemic marginalization
Education & Certifications:
Master of Arts in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy
Gottman Level 1 Trained (Relationship & Couples Therapy)
Trauma-Focused CBT (Evidence-based trauma support)
Clinical Approaches to Trans Affirming Sexual Pleasure
Cultural Differences in Crisis Intervention (Culturally responsive care)
Burnout, Trauma, & Pandemic Fatigue Training (Supporting clients through chronic stress and exhaustion)
Mental Wellness 101: Global and Virtual Teams
Supporting Queer and Trans Clients (Best practices for LGBTQIA+ mental health care)
Cultivating a Kink-Affirming Practice (Providing informed, nonjudgmental support for individuals in kink/BDSM communities)
Therapeutic Approach:
I take a client-centered, affirming, and collaborative approach to therapy, drawing from Narrative Therapy, Humanistic & Existential Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and the Gottman Method. I strive to depathologize queer and neurodivergent experiences and help clients reconnect with self-compassion, empowerment, and personal agency.

I believe LGBTQIA+ individuals deserve more than just acceptance—they deserve celebration, advocacy, and a therapist who truly affirms who they are. Whether you’re seeking support for identity exploration, relationships, trauma, or life transitions, I am here to walk alongside you.

Let’s connect—your identity is valid, and your story matters.