Identities I commonly work with
LGBTGEQIAP+
Stigma-free, affirming, therapy for LGBTGEQIAP+ folx. I offer a welcoming and non-judgmental space where you are supported in being your authentic self. As a queer and non-binary identified person, I am committed to helping clients of all genders, sexes, sexual identities and expressions, and consensual relationship dynamics feel not only safe, but respected. You are welcome here.
Kink/BDSM
The shame and othering that folx experience around kink and BDSM (whether they are practicing or not), is so pervasive that often times people’s exploration into this may never even seem possible for them. There is nothing wrong with wanting more from your sex life, or wanting something that doesn’t meet most people’s expectations of “normal” sex.
Whether you are in a relationship dynamic, or engaging in solo play, kink and BDSM are nothing to shy away from if it interests you.
If you are just coming into your own full sexual expression, it can be overwhelming to begin addressing an area of interest, given the unnecessary societal baggage that is often brought on such things. You may also be experienced with kink/BDSM play, and just needing some additional guidance along your journey, or to speak with a therapist who themselves is kinky and can speak with knowledge and understanding. In any case, I offer an environment where talking about how to explore that side of yourself is not off limits.
Belief & Value Systems
Your spirituality, magical practice, or belief system (or lack thereof) is an important part of who you are and does not need to be kept in the dark. Whether you are a witch, animist, magician, Satanist or Pagan, you do not have to hide that part of your life; these practices are deeply tied to our identities, and our search for meaning in the world. When working on your mental health, all aspects of your life need to be considered and addressed. Balance only happens when we can look at both what is in the light, and what is in the shadows.
NEURODIVERGENT / NEUROQUEER
As a neurodivergent person myself (Autistic and ADHDer!) I know how important and validating it can be to work with a clinician who understands the experience personally. I offer a space where your experience isn’t pathologized, and where we can work together for understanding so that you get the support you need to get to where you want to be. I also love working with couples where there may be a mixed neurotype find ways to better understand and communicate with each other about sex and relational issues.
Disability / Chronic Illness
While chronic illness and disability can come with various physical stressors and barriers to daily functioning, the biggest challenge often comes from living within a society that is not designed with disability and illness in mind. Disability justice is important to me as someone who lives with disability. I bring this knowledge to the therapeutic space as well, so we can navigate this often dif[icult world together. Whether you are looking for a therapist to help navigate sexual issues tied to an illness, disability, or injury, navigating relational dynamics that are affected when one or more partners are living with chronic illness and/or disability, or you are an individual seeking support from someone who works within a disability justice framework, I am here to support you in your therapeutic goals.
Health at Every Size
As a health at every size (HAES) clinician, I don’t look at weight, body size, or body composition as a focal point of the therapeutic relationship. I reject diet and fitness culture, ideas that popular culture pushes to the forefront of the dialogue on mental/physical health, often purely for profit-driven reasons. I acknowledge that fatphobia and “Western” beauty standards are rooted in racism and do not promote better mental health. All bodies are welcome in my practice, and I am interested in promoting body positivity (or neutrality when positivity feels out of reach) and working towards self-love and self-acceptance.