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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
