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About My Clients
I help individuals and couples navigate trauma, communication, boundaries, anxiety, and sexuality. I have a special interest in working with members of the LGBTQ community and with young women who are looking to explore their identity and find safety within themselves. I am kink, sex-worker, and racial justice allied and have specialized experience providing strengths-based support for neurodivergence and traumatic brain injury.
My Background and Approach
I graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociocultural anthropology from the University of Washington and went on to spend several years in community mental health. I later completed my masters degree in counseling psychology at Bastyr University where I spent a total of 15 months as an intern therapist with the Bastyr Center for Natural Health and Self Space Seattle. My practice is influenced by polyvagal theory with an emphasis on decolonization. This means that I take special care to look at the ways that historical and current oppressive social structures impact our sense of self and our feelings of safety in the world. Using approaches informed by feminist therapy and contextual behavioral science, we can collaborate in cultivating movement toward your most integrated self by looking at your larger context and unconscious patterns. It would truly be an honor to witness your story and walk beside you in your journey.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I view human beings as intrinsically worthy, knowledgeable, and creative. Difficult experiences do not define us, but they can affect the way we see ourselves and our relationships with others. I am passionate about helping people who have undergone traumatic events or challenging life experiences reconnect with their bodies, minds, and spirits. Therapy provides a powerful space to heal and reconnect with the natural strength and resilience that each of us possess. Together, we can identify unhelpful patterns, navigate sociopolitical intersections, and cultivate new ways of being that honor your internal value system and help you to foster meaningful relationships.