Transgender therapist for queers, weirdos, odd teens, and those in-between
No one is broken. What does it mean to be you? What are your heart’s secret longings? What are the heavy parts you carry in your body and the hopes that you have yet to speak aloud?
Healing is not a linear process. Let us explore the winding path that is you: in the memories of your past, in the experience of the present, and in the possibilities of the future.
I am a therapist and transgender person working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, and dysphoria, as well as survivors of trauma. My main work is with young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and their loved ones. I specialize in working with transgender and gender non-conforming people. Additionally, I work with individuals who have been marginalized in various ways, whether that be due to race, class, gender, size, sexuality, abilities, or in other, more difficult to identify, ways.
If you are curious to see if we would work well together, let’s set up a free consultation appointment.
My Methods
Therapy is a relationship we build together. You bring your thoughts, values, and knowledge of yourself and I bring my experience in listening and facilitating healing and growth.
I utilize feminist therapeutic practices, prioritizing recognition of power dynamics in the therapeutic relationship. We will check in often to see what is working, and what can be improved upon in our work together.
Through a mixture of methods from the free-form existential, feminist, and art therapies to body informed Internal Family Systems, and specific goal oriented EMDR and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy we will find the right tools for your life.
Specialties
Gender and Sexuality
I specialize in working with transgender, gender non-conforming, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, asexual, non-monogamous, and other gender and sexually diverse people. There is no right way to be an LGBTQ+ person. Narratives of how we are supposed to be LGBTQ+ can be just as damaging to our souls as gender and sexual discrimination.
If you are seeking someone to support you through transition, coming out, process gender dysphoria, complex gender and sexuality feelings, family, relationships, or even other healthcare experiences; then I may be a good fit for you.
Trauma
Trauma affects us in a myriad of ways and can have lasting effects on our lives. We all process trauma differently and I prioritize using a holistic lens of healing, identifying the overlapping areas of life where trauma has affected you.
I have focused my work on trauma counseling and utilize training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), two evidence based practices for treating PTSD. I also utilize art therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are the two most common negative mental health patterns of our time. As such, I have a great deal of experience and training in working with people dealing with the effects of these issues.
There are many ways in which anxiety and depression can affect us. We can work though these issues through a mixture of therapeutic styles that work best for you.
What About Me?
Although I specialize in these areas, I enjoy working with a diverse mixture of clients. Having a therapist that you “click” with is proven to be the most important factor in a successful therapy experience. If you are curious to find out if we would be a good fit, or would like to know if I have experience and training related to something else important to you please get in touch. I offer a free consultation session.
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