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
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Intimacy issues and relationship struggles
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Gender transition and exploration
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Mood swings and big emotions
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The intersecting identities of race, gender, immigration status, disability, and class
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Internalized homophobia, biphobia and transphobia
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Self-harm
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Grief and loss
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Trauma and attachment wounding
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Existential malaise and/or spiritual despair
Unconventional couples and families
An "unconventional family" can look a lot of ways. Maybe you have a mixed neurotype (e.g one of you is autistic), you have a trans or non-binary child, or you have a non-traditional marriage structure.
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I am particularly skilled at helping polyamorous, queer, and mixed neurotype couples. It’s important to find a couples therapist who understands and can empathize with your relationship structure.
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In family therapy, we may work on establishing and honoring boundaries, addressing past trauma and harm, and/or re-establishing a relationship after estrangement.​ I often work with family members towards greater understanding of queer and trans issues, and help families with coming out processes.
