Rooted in Buddhist principles, I support LGBTQ+, chronically ill, and neurodivergent adults find clarity and acceptance so they can move through life with confidence and dignity. My eclectic background is invaluable to how I approach my therapeutic process. As a dancer, I’ve learned to connect with my body, attune with others, and express my inner world. With a bachelor’s degree focused on Tibetan Buddhism, I embody compassion and mindfulness. In my career as a performer and puppeteer, I’ve fostered play, freedom, and persistence. In my Buddhist practice, I have vowed to dedicate my life to help alleviate the suffering of others. I’ve studied Buddhism in India and am a practitioner of Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Not interested in Buddhism? That’s totally fine, my background as a student and practitioner of Buddhism has shaped who I am as a therapist, you’re welcome just as you are.

My lived experience with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and member of the LGBTQ+ community help me connect with my clients authentically. Majority of my career has centered around LGBTQ+ healthcare. I live in Ohio with my cats and plants, and I’m an avid reader, crafter, and film buff.

Here’s a quote from an activist and author I admire- “Morale itself is a terrain of struggle. Our morale is under attack, because our lives are under attack. But they haven’t defeated us, and they won’t. So play with your dog, and talk to your friends, and make plans. And whatever you do, don’t let fear defeat you.”
– Margaret Killjoy

Things are scary and unknown and weird right now. I don’t have all the answers, but I am committed to showing up and fighting for marginalized identities. “Queer” is a verb, and I will continue to provide gender-affirming care and support LGBTQIA+ identities. A mental health diagnosis isn’t required for us to work together and we can collaborate about what you’d like on your documentation. Oh hey, I don’t use AI in any area of my practice.