I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) in Kentucky who is passionate about creating a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space for LGBTQIA+ individuals. As an ally, I recognize that many LGBTQIA+ people have experienced rejection, discrimination, minority stress, religious trauma, family conflict, and barriers to receiving competent mental health care. I believe everyone deserves a therapeutic relationship where they can show up fully as themselves without fear of judgment or the need to educate their provider about their identity.
My clinical work focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, identity exploration, relationship concerns, and the impact of systemic oppression on mental health. I work with adolescents and adults and have experience supporting LGBTQIA+ clients navigating coming out, gender identity exploration, family dynamics, religious trauma, relationship concerns, and the intersection of trauma and sexuality.
My approach is trauma-informed and draws from person-centered, feminist, existential, and cognitive behavioral therapies. I am EMDR trained and use EMDR therapy to help clients process traumatic experiences, reduce distress, and build a stronger sense of self. I believe healing happens when people feel seen, understood, and empowered to define their own lives and values.
I have completed specialized LGBTQIA+ affirming training through the Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE), a division of the American Counseling Association. Through this training, I earned the Rainbow Advocate Certificate, which focuses on culturally responsive and affirming care for LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.
In addition to my work with LGBTQIA+ clients, I have a strong interest in the connections between trauma, sexuality, identity development, and healthy relationships. I am committed to ongoing education and professional development to ensure that my practice remains inclusive, evidence-based, and affirming of diverse identities and experiences.
My goal is to provide a space where clients can be authentic, explore who they are, process what they have experienced, and move toward a life that feels more connected, meaningful, and aligned with their values.