As a therapist and as an individual, I stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and with Black LGBTQ+ folx. I see you, I value you, and I stand with you. I stand against the systemic racism that is so pervasive in this country.
As a White Psychologist, I am working everyday to continue to educate myself, to use my White privilege to support these important causes, and to amplify voices that have been silenced for too long. Please check out my Resources page for antiracism resources.
These are challenging times. In addition to feeling isolated, it can be difficult to find psychological help when we can't meet in person. I offer teletherapy, which is a great solution, enabling therapy over secure and confidential video. To learn more about teletherapy, and how it works, click here:
We are all individuals with our own needs, cultures, beliefs, experiences, and dreams. We all face our challenges in unique ways. I strongly believe that effective therapy is both flexible and tailored to both client and therapist, and the cultural and social backgrounds that have shaped us, in order to build a strong working relationship.
I approach therapy from a place of cultural humility, and practice with a strong belief in social justice. I believe that we must be aware of, and take pride in, the identities, privileges, and backgrounds of both the therapist and client. Only through awareness of these things can I truly be your ally and guide as you face life’s challenges.
In therapy, I mix conversation, to build an understanding of who you are and what drives you, with skill-building, to give you tools to face your challenges. I aim to empower you to appreciate your strengths, your resilience, and your true self.
In a STEM field (academic or industry)
LGBTQ+
College student
Graduate student
Young professional
Adult
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Life challenges
Relationship issues
Career struggles
Trauma or PTSD
Grief and loss
Difficulty related to identities
Difficulty coping
Intense emotions
Low self-esteem
Self-defeating patterns of behavior
Perfectionism
Impostor Syndrome
Discrimination
Or anything else you would like to talk about?