While my licensure title includes the word marriage, my work thrives in non-traditional relational systems such as non-monogamy, relationship anarchy, co-parenting, etc. I love working with LGBTQIA+ folx: children ages 7 and up, teens, parents, and families. I aim to provide inclusive and affirming care for all people, and within that approach I have most experience in supporting those with neurodiverse identities, those seeking medical transition support at any age, adoption/family building, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD/C-PTSD), non-suicidal self-harm, suicidal ideation, estrangement, and any history of trauma within the individual and/or family.

Every person and family needs support that is tailored to their therapeutic goals. I draw from de-colonized, trauma-informed, somatic, and intersectional approaches to create therapeutic structure. We can utilize interventions such as, but not limited to, sensorimotor regulation, radical acceptance, inner child work, and practicing new ways to safely communicate emotions. My goal is to get to know not just you but the family, societal, and historical contexts within which you live.

I also specialize in supporting parent-child relationships through the use of attachment-based interventions. Parenting is fraught with the impact of systemic injustice and many parents are operating on an energy deficit, which can result in attachment ruptures within the relationship between caregivers and their children. These ruptures can then be catalysts for increased conflict, a decreased felt sense of safety in the parent-child relationship, and overall feelings of powerlessness. Through the use of attachment-based and trauma-informed interventions, we can work together to co-create healthier relationships where children feel like they are able to show up safely with their most authentic selves and parents have the capacity to create that safe environment for their children.

My background is in family science research as well as family therapy. When applicable, I will integrate current knowledge on the neurophysiology of trauma and neurodiversity, as well as the impact that systemic oppression has on the mental and physical health of people from systemically marginalized communities. By centering growth and curiosity in the pursuit of staying up-to-date on family sciences, I hope to provide meaningful support through all life and family stressors.