Services Offered
Relationship Therapy 💕
The narrative that informed many of us about love, sex, and relationships used a very narrow framework to understand these deep and complex ideas. While things in media are changing (slowly), dominant stories talk about relationships as if they are something that can only be enjoyed by heterosexual, cisgender, monogamous couples who eventually get married. There needs to be space for diverse stories!
Without a road map, there is some confusion and nervousness that can come with learning to develop sexual and/or romantic relationships. Queer, trans, and non-binary people deserve to have fulfilling and satisfying connections, whether that includes non-monogamy, monogamy, kink, BDSM, polyamory and beyond. Take advantage of being outside "the norm" by building a relational life that is fulfilling and tailored to the needs and desires of you and your partner/s.
I use attachment theory and emotionally focused couples therapy to uncover hidden needs below the surface. If you struggle to communicate and understand your partner/s, feel like you talk in circles, or notice that conflicts feel painful and unresolved, I can help. Many queer people have trauma histories that impact their experience of relationships, and you deserve to feel honored and nourished when sharing vulnerably. Whether you could use support regarding your sex life, help when OCD interferes in your relationship, or facilitation with creating agreements about non-monogamy, I use an accepting and compassionate lens that won't leave you feeling judged.
Individual Therapy 🎉
Therapy has the power to change your life. That power comes from your own willingness to engage, explore your vulnerabilities, and take charge of your future (and present!) -- without your commitment, therapy could never work. That's why I'm so glad that you're contemplating beginning therapy. It means that you're taking the necessary steps to find the fulfillment you seek.
Aside from relationship therapy, my specialties include gender and OCD. Most of my clients are trans and/or non-binary, but I love working with anyone in the queer community. Identity exploration, thriving when marginalized, and unlearning internalized queerphobia are just a few of the topics I can help to explore. By blending mindfulness, ACT, and existential therapies, we can identify your unique values and begin to increase self acceptance.
Additionally, I have lived experience with OCD, and I understand how difficult it can be to find a therapist who is trained in this diagnosis. On average, it takes over a decade to get the correct diagnosis if you have OCD! I use a mix of exposure and response prevention with inferential CBT to target the obsessive doubt and fear that can take over, to help reclaim your life.
While I want you to lead the way during our work together, I'm willing to facilitate and help you find what works best. This is a collaborative process, and that includes length of sessions and frequency of appointments.