In my therapeutic work with adolescents and adults, I have honed my skills in the specialities listed below.
My practice is open to all prospective clients who feel we would work well together.
Common Therapeutic Goals
Identifying anxiety triggers
Building coping skills for lessening experiences of anxiety
Learning how to navigate and cope with depressive symptoms, including suicidal thoughts and self harm behaviors
Processing loss, grief, and trauma
Addressing and navigating relationship challenges
Further understanding and developing identity
Growing self esteem and resilience
Readying for and moving through life transitions, including relationships, school adjustments, or career changes
Gender and Sexuality
Exploring gender identity and sexual orientation
Coming out
Gender transition
Addressing and navigating stress related to gender and/or sexual identities
Processing systemic oppression due to stigma, bias, and intolerance
Navigating and improving relationships: social, romantic, familial
Alternative and expansive relationships
Families navigating parenting LGBTQ2IA+ youth
I also provide assessment, advocacy, and referrals for gender affirming medical intervention