Relational Psychodynamic Therapy

Research shows that the number one predictor of a positive outcome in therapy is the relationship that the therapist and client develop. In my work, I encourage clients to show up as they are, and I always strive to meet them with authenticity. Relational psychodynamic therapy is about exploring the experiences in the past that have shaped your internalized beliefs, responses, and subconscious reactions, and understanding how those experiences continue to impact you in the present. If you understand why you react to things a certain way, you can begin to give yourself the freedom to choose new ways of being.

Neurodiversity-Affirming Care

I work with clients across the neurodivergent umbrella, whether you’re Autistic, have ADHD, or any other neurodivergence. While I understand that neurodivergence can come with a lot of challenges, especially in a neurotypical world, I believe in acknowledging each client’s strengths alongside those challenges. I also work with clients to figure out how to work with their minds instead of against them, because masking and trying to pretend like you’re not neurodivergent is exhausting. Instead, I help clients to advocate for themselves and build habits that feel motivating and energizing.

Lgbtqia+ Therapy

Another way that I celebrate people’s uniqueness in my work with clients is in regard to gender and sexuality. I believe that these two areas of life are two of the fundamental places that we can accept ourselves for who we are. Sometimes it’s not easy to figure out exactly how you identify in terms of your gender and sexuality, and sometimes it’s even harder to come out to friends and family. I support clients in exploring their gender and sexuality with curiosity and self-compassion. I don’t shy away from recognizing the factors that can make coming out hard and understand that sometimes difficult choices need to be made for the sake of safety, but my ultimate goal is that clients can feel the freedom to be who they authentically are.

Systemic Therapy

My work with clients is rooted in the understanding that there are many systems that make life harder to navigate. Capitalism, imperialism, racism, and patriarchy all impact how we show up in the world and it’s harmful to pretend like they’re not relevant to the therapeutic work. At the same time, I help clients to consider what they have agency over, and how they can respond to these overwhelming challenges. Sometimes that means finding community support, and sometimes that involves finding a movement to get involved in. It can also involve self-care, not as a distraction from the harsh reality, but as a way to sustain your ability to show up to your life day after day. That tension of hope and despair is fundamental to the human experience, and therapy doesn’t have to ignore that difficult balance.