Therapy with me is collaborative and non-judgmental.
My clients say I'm easy to talk to because I'm a real person with them. I will share tools to help you change the patterns in your life that make you feel stuck. I draw on Internal Family Systems, mindfulness and somatic body-awareness in our sessions to work through your experiences so you can heal from your painful stories.
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I became a therapist because of my own journey through mental health recovery. I have a deep understanding of how challenging, and often scary, the work of therapy is and how beautiful life can feel after coming through the muck. I want to support you in launching your most full life, too.
I am curious about getting to know your uniqueness. I am committed to dismantling patriarchy and white supremacy throughout my life. Understanding ourselves within the context of our society often brings deep relief to the ways we have been suffering and can open us to our ancestral burdens and gifts. I identify as white, transgender, non-binary and queer and I'm a big fan of astrology, tarot and earth-based spiritual practices.
I am the former Mental Health Director at St James Infirmary, a free health clinic for current and former sex workers. I am passionate about harm reduction, ending homelessness, and helping people overcome chronic mental health issues. I delight in offering supervision and supporting new therapists on their journey to licensure.
I studied Integral Counseling Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group Leadership from Behavioral Tech, I am trained in EMDR and I formerly consulted with the SF Department of Public Health on supporting clients through gender affirming medical care. I am a graduate of Spirit Rock's Dedicated Practitioner Program.
