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Deep feelers and thinkers


 

I work best with people who are committed to therapy and who want to go deep-- folks who think and feel deeply about themselves, their culture, and the world around them.

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My background in Buddhism as well as my current training in longterm, psychoanalytic psychotherapy makes me a good fit for people who are sensitive, thoughtful, and interested in their own minds.

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I don't bring my own spirituality into sessions, but I am curious about how you make sense of mystery, life, death, pain, pleasure, and purpose.

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Queer, trans, non-binary and gender expansive clients

I feel particularly capable of supporting queer folks who are struggling with:

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  • Depression and anxiety

  • Intimacy issues and relationship struggles

  • Gender transition and exploration

  • Mood swings and big emotions

  • The intersecting identities of race, gender, immigration status, disability, and class

  • Internalized homophobia, biphobia and transphobia

  • Self-harm

  • Grief and loss

  • Trauma and attachment wounding

  • Existential malaise and/or spiritual despair 

Parents and Child

Doctors, nurses and first responders

Folks in the medical or first responder field often feel like they are in charge of life and death-- and they literally are! Despite the fulfilling nature of these careers, they can also lead to depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

 

I was raised by medical professionals, and so I know working in those fields is both wonderful and overwhelmingly stressful. I am skilled at holding space for folks struggling with how to process the immense weight of the helping professions, and find great satisfaction in enabling doctors and first responders help others.

 

Medical Team
Unconventional couples and families

 

I am particularly skilled at helping polyamorous and queer couples. Treating ethically non-monogamous couples presents unique challenges. Although surveys indicate that nearly one third of the adult U.S population has had an ENM relationship in their lifetime, ENM is still widely misunderstood and stigmatized. It’s important to find a couples therapist who understands and can empathize with your relationship structure.

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In family therapy, I especially enjoy working with adult children and their parents. We may work on establishing and honoring boundaries, addressing past trauma and harm, and/or re-establishing a relationship after estrangement.​ I can also work with family members towards greater understanding of queer and trans issues, and help families with coming out processes.

Family Together
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