As a member of the queer community myself, it was important for me to create a affirming therapy practice for not only the LGBTQ+ population but by being a safe place for all individuals. I have been a therapist working with queer, LGBTQIA indivividuals, family and teens for more than 15 years. I have had extensive training throughout my life on working with this community trainings have been through WPATH, affirmative couch, simplepractice, and so much more.

Born and raised on the East coast. I’m not your typical therapist. I am casual over business and truly believe therapy should be real and less about the symptoms and more about the person. My counseling style is down to earth, personable, and humorous. This brave journey can be challenging, so I believe that not taking ourselves too seriously can be truly healing. I have a direct but empathic and creative role in the therapy process. Art therapy, homework, cussing (when appropriate), laughter and crying will all be a part of therapy and the long term healing. Check out my blog- What it’s like to work with me as your therapist

If you care about all that clinical stuff………… My therapy approach, drawing from several theoretical orientations, is client-centered, Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), inner child healing, strength based on the belief that every individual is unique. My experience comes from bachelors degree in criminal justice and working with survivors of violence and finding housing for families. Later getting my master’s in mental health counseling to better serve those who experience trauma, childhood abuse and sexual violence. I believe we all deserve healing and leading a life we are free in.

I am a trained practitioner in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).