I grew up in Homer, Alaska and completed my educational journey outside of the state, receiving an AS in Psychology and Women’s Studies, a BS in Health Psychology from Bastyr University and a Master’s of Social Work from University of Central Florida. I am in the process of becoming a licensed sex therapist, and have completed trainings in HAES and TBT-S Levels 1 & 2.

Throughout the 20+ years I have worked in the mental health field, I have worked with marginalized populations who struggle with issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, disordered eating patterns/eating disorders and other impulse control issues.

I specialize in LGBTQIA2+ folks, to support their queer/transitioning/identity development journey. I also work with identity development, attachment styles and relationships, including poly and consensual non-monogamy paradigms. I am sex worker, kink/fetishes friendly and am part of the KAP directory. I am available to write WPATH letters for clients or non-clients (for a small fee). I also work with individuals with disordered eating/ eating disorders and the experience of societal norms contributing to emotional distress.

I have always had a deep passion for LGBTQ2IA+ equity and equality, fat and sex positive viewpoints and primarily work from a feminist/queer/psychodynamic/systemic/anti-oppresive/narrative theory lens. Treatment modalities are primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness (DBT), Psychodynamic, Narrative and dialectical conversations. I identify as a queer, gender fluid and polyamorous person, and am always trying to be aware of my power and privilege both in and out of the office.

I am currently licensed in Alaska, Oregon and New Mexico and pending for Washington. I am on track to obtain my Sex Therapy certification by winter of 2025.