my approach:
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ABOUT ME:
I hold a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) and have worked across a range of environments, from the corporate world to freelance work, before finding my way to mental health work. My clinical approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—evidence-based methods that help to break down overwhelming thoughts and to regulate stormy emotions. Through CBT, I help people identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, while DBT incorporates mindfulness and distress tolerance techniques to steady yourself in tough moments. I also have a systemic understanding of mental health—that is, I recognize that struggles with housing, legal issues, or work can deeply affect mental health. I will help you maximize whatever margin of freedom you can carve out.
I specialize in working with anxiety and depression. I also work with LGBTQ+ individuals, polyamorous relationships, and those navigating kink-positive spaces, ensuring therapy remains an affirming and nonjudgmental experience. I myself am bisexual, and polyamorous, and I have been involved with the kink community for many years.
Outside of therapy, I enjoy Dungeons & Dragons, video games, horror movies, reading the news, and drawing. My many interests inform my creative approach to therapy. I also incorporate humor into sessions, often in the form of dry wit, because I believe laughter can be a sign you’ve gotten over it.
My goal is to help people find meaning in their own way. It’s my job to help people both find their way and get out of their own way.
