Anxiety & Relationship Therapist

• You’re looking for a therapist who is real and not afraid to really “go there”.

• You’re ready to dig deep into what you’re feeling. (PS - “ready AND scared is totally okay!)

• You’re open to learning how to do things differently and are committed to trying new things even if it feels a little weird at first.

• You value inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive support.

• You want a therapist who provides support while being honest and transparent, even if it’s sometimes hard to hear.

• You are ready to invest in yourself and your well-being as the next step toward creating the life you want to live.

• You’re looking for a quick fix, not a deeper process.

• You prefer a tight agenda or a lot of structure in therapy.

• You’re not comfortable with a therapist who curses, uses humor, or shows up as a full human - you prefer your therapist to be a blank slate.

• You prefer a therapist who avoids conversations about identity, privilege, or the impact of culture and systems on mental health.

I have made a conscious effort in my career to learn about many different ways to approach feelings, thoughts, and internal patterns, so that I can help you find what works for you. We will not just “keep trying” something that I think is “supposed to work” if you’re not feeling it - there’s always something new to try!

Sometimes, just talking is exactly what my clients need, and sometimes we have to try some new techniques to get deeper into our work and help uproot patterns and negative thoughts going on.

What this might look like:

• getting to know your emotions by imaging sitting next to them on a park bench - what color is your emotion, what does it say, what does it sound like?

• using multiple chairs in the room to explore different sides of what is bothering you

• learning a nervous system regulation practice that seems a little “out there” until you try it and come back to session amazed that you had never known things like that existed before

In the end - it’s all about what works best for you! I’m committed to learning and adapting to your needs to help you move forward.

In “therapyland” (that’s what I like to call the place where therapists live, learn, and work), there are a lot of different ideas about how much a therapist should share about themself with their clients.

There’s truly no “right or wrong” here, AND I personally and professionally believe that for many of my clients who belong to marginalized communities, knowing a bit about who they are sharing their deepest thoughts and concerns with is vital to feelings safe.

So I share with clients that I am a white, able-bodied, cis-gender woman, descended from largely Irish and Eastern-European immigrants, a former Catholic who now practices more earth-based spirituality, and a liberal, queer, and polyamorous person.

I believe that our identities are crucial parts of who we are as humans. I have worked with folks of all gender identities, religions/spiritualities, sexual and relational orientations, race and ethnic backgrounds, and believe in fully opening space to explore your identities if that feels important to you.