Our Team

Dr Rakhee Devasthali is excited to join this group as a collaborating doctor for the medical providers. She is the owner and physician at Community Love Direct Primary Care and is glad to see more heart-forward healthcare structures being created here in Durham. She knows from seeing the system from the inside and from hearing terrible stories from countless patients that the system was not built for us – for poor people, for Black, Indigenous and People of Color, for women, for Trans folks, for fat folks, for queer folks and so we are forging something better ourselves. Dr Rakhee is committed to creating systems where both providers and patients are treated as the valuable full people we are. 

Katie is a Physician Assistant who has been dedicated to practicing medicine in the Las Vegas area since 2017. With a strong background in Psychiatry, Addiction, and Emergency Medicine, she brings a wealth of experience to her patients.

Katie has worked in various detoxification settings, where she has assisted her patients in their journey towards sobriety and mental clarity. In her current role, she focuses on providing compassionate care to the LGBTQ, Black, Indigenous, and multiracial communities, tailoring individualized treatment plans to ensure each patient achieves the best possible outcome.

Beyond her professional commitments, Katie enjoys immersing herself in nature through hiking and capturing its beauty through landscape photography.

Nicholas Little, PA-C, is a dedicated and compassionate physician assistant with experience in providing inclusive mental health care. He earned his BS in Biomedical Engineering from Wright State University and his MS in Physician Assistant Studies from Kettering College. Throughout his career he has been a strong advocate for systemically marginalized communities
to create more inclusive environments.

Nicholas is experienced in treating an array of mental health disorders: ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, personality disorders, psychosis, and PTSD. He adopts a holistic and collaborative approach to healthcare, focusing on creating an environment where individuals feel invested and involved in their mental health. He is passionate about expanding and improving mental healthcare for the BIPOC and LGBT+ communities in North Carolina.

Outside of work, he enjoys immersing himself in art through painting and running along nature trails.

Stephanie Martinez, PA-C, MHS, MSPH, is a physician assistant with nearly a decade of experience working in providing more inclusive primary care.  She has been dedicated to providing compassionate care to populations that have been systematically marginalized and underserved.  Throughout her career, she has been committed to community service with particular attention centered on efforts to help eliminate health disparity gaps by implementing quality improvement projects focused on the delivery of inclusive care.

Prior to her work with Radical Healing, she worked for Duke Health/Lincoln Community Health Center for nearly 10 years. Her scope of practice includes patient centered comprehensive care across the lifespan specializing in chronic disease management, sexual health (PrEP/PEP) and hormone replacement therapy for gender affirming care.

Donyelle Miller, PMHNP, CNM, MSN, IBCLC (she/her) is a fierce and compassionate advocate for her community. Her lived experiences as a Black, self-identified woman, mother, sister, auntie, daughter, and partner have given her unique insights into supporting folks on their journeys toward healing.

Donyelle is honored to have the opportunity to work alongside the Radical Healing community to provide mental health and wellness care.

She has previously served her community as an Addiction Counselor, an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, a Midwife, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and the Clinical Consultant for Radical Change with Black Health New Mexico. Her life’s work is rooted in a liberation-focused and reproductive justice framework while consistently working to dismantle systems of White supremacy that harm our communities and imagining new ways to care for ourselves and our communities in radically holistic ways. Throughout her career, Donyelle has been active in policy work, curriculum building, and coalition building with Indigenous and other BIPOC communities. Donyelle’s journey in healthcare has been diverse and rich with experience. She has served as the Lead Nurse of the adolescent psychiatric unit at the Fort Defiance Hospital of the Navajo Nation in Fort Defiance, AZ. She has also worked as a Midwife at Dar-a-Luz Birth and Health Center and the University of New Mexico, providing holistic prenatal, postpartum, Newborn, and reproductive health care in hospital and out-of-hospital settings. In addition, Donyelle offers culturally congruent and gender-affirming care across her community. She continues to grow her interest and skills in psychedelic medication and integration with individuals and curated BIPOC groups. Donyelle utilizes a strength-based, holistic approach that incorporates a liberation-focused framework, utilizing somatic and embodiment practices, as well as client-centered medication prescribing and management.

She is committed to creating a space for people from communities that have been systematically harmed to continue working toward healing from the profound impacts of systemic oppression and marginalization. Donyelle’s life work is a testament to her unwavering dedication to promoting health equity, advocating for reproductive justice, and fostering holistic healing in her community. Donyelle’s great joys are being with her two children and partner of 25 years, dancing, music, and being anywhere near water.

“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.”
–bell hooks

Destry Taylor (pronouns they/them) is a queer, genderqueer Southerner who has been working as a family nurse practitioner in North Carolina since 2013. While they are a committed primary care provider their clinical focuses include LGBTQIA+ health, gender affirming care, sexual health (including PrEP), and working with patients with chronic mental health conditions. 

Prior to Destry’s work as a nurse practitioner, they worked in the biomedical research field with focuses including cancer therapies, food microbiology, and pulmonology. While living in Seattle, they began volunteering as an HIV Pre/Post Test Counselor at a drop-in clinic for homeless youth and as a Hepatitis C screening coordinator at a community-run needle exchange. These experiences ignited Destry’s interest in strengthening community focused healthcare and as a result, they enrolled in the University of Washington’s nursing program.

Mx. Destry Taylor is a 2011 Graduate of the University of Washington Nursing Program, and holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Duke University. Following their training, they have practiced in Graham, Durham, and Chapel Hill with the majority of their time being spent at federally qualified health centers. Destry is very excited to join the Radical Healing team and continue their work of expanding and improving health care for the LGBTQIA+ community in North Carolina. 

Hello, my name is Lala Bailey (she/her) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. As a mental health advocate and clinician, I am passionate about cultivating an inclusive space for all clients to receive support. I believe therapy is a partnership, and I enjoy partnering with clients to reach a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. I understand that individuals are a collection of their lived experiences and it is my passion to meet clients where they are at and assist them in meeting their goals.

In my practice, I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, play therapy, and sand tray therapy. I am dedicated to fostering inclusivity and operate from an anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and social justice-driven perspective. I work with children, teens, and adults and I’m passionate about supporting individuals navigating various life transitions, anxiety, and grief.

I like to tell folks that therapy with me is like taking a road trip. On the journey, you are driving the car and I’m alongside you in the passenger seat. Along the way, I may pull out a roadmap and point out possible routes, but you are the expert of your lived experiences and get to decide what path to take. Just like any road trip, there may be some bumps along the way, but in session we can navigate the bumps together. My hope is that along the way you will develop a deeper sense of self, purpose, and peace. It would be an honor to accompany you along your life’s journey.

Investing time in finding the right therapist is crucial, and I’m here to embark on that exploration with you. Together, we’ll delve into circumstances, control, identity, culture, and your goals. Central to my approach is a dedication to identity, inclusion, and acceptance.

I specialize in working with individual adults and adolescents, offering an eclectic approach that combines cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and elements of psychodynamics. My goal is to tailor the therapeutic experience to your unique needs.

As a Korean American cisgender straight male, I bring a diverse perspective to my practice. I welcome clients dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and issues of identity.

As a white cisgender queer woman, I am deeply passionate about human rights and actively engage in social justice concerns as both a clinician and an advocate. Utilizing feminist and multicultural counseling approaches, I assist clients in dismantling internalized systems such as capitalism, misogyny, gender norms, racism, homophobia, and fatphobia that limit mental well-being.

My focus is on creating a liberating space where clients can feel seen and safe enough to engage with vulnerability. Presenting as my authentic self helps dispel potential power differentials and fosters the most therapeutically beneficial relationship possible.

With experience guiding children, adolescents, and adults, I address a wide range of presentations, including general anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, depression, personality disorders, neurodivergence, behavioral concerns, and trauma. My clinical interests encompass shame, body image concerns, identity exploration, assertiveness training, interpersonal relationships, and inner child work through dialectical behavior and schema therapy.

Recognizing the importance of preventative work, I engage in positive reinforcement parent training and behavioral management with children struggling with dysregulation. Regardless of age or concerns, I am honored and humbled when clients trust me with their emotions, identities, and life experiences. As a clinician, my priority is to meet clients where they are, making them feel seen, supported, and empowered.

To prioritize mental well-being and community strength, I incorporate moments of joy and rest. I believe in the healing power of play and mindfulness, utilizing creative interventions like guided imagery, body work, art activities, narrative techniques, and games. Outside the counseling space, my interests include ceramics, painting, woodworking, spending time with loved ones, exploring outdoors, and anything related to dinosaurs. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to well-being.

I am a queer, femme, cisgender Afro-Cuban LCSW, driven by the belief in the transformative power of a dedicated space where you can freely bring your joys and stresses, leaving with tools and empowerment. Becoming a clinical social worker, I recognized the impact of such spaces.

With 7 years of experience, I specialize in working with children, adults, and couples, predominantly supporting queer and trans clients as well as people of color. I also find fulfillment in assisting clients navigating polyamorous or kink-based relationship dynamics.

My clinical approach involves collaboratively exploring how you perceive yourself, what changes you seek, and the path to get there. I am eager to support you in uncovering your truth about who you are or want to be, offering time and support to sift through your beliefs and their origins. Let’s embark on this journey together.

I am a recent transplant from Houston, Texas. I bring an eclectic therapeutic approach, leaning into relational, psychodynamic, and humanistic methods. My focus is on working with adults navigating grief/loss, complex PTSD, personality disorders, relationship challenges, and issues related to transitions. I look forward to the opportunity to support you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery.

I offer holistic mental health care that embraces clients from diverse backgrounds. My motivation stems from a fervent commitment to social justice, equality, and advocacy. I work with clients managing the effects of anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts/dysfunction, traumatic stress, identity concerns (racial identity, sexuality, gender, etc.), and life transitions (including pregnancy/early parenthood, changes in relationships, phases of life, etc.). 

I typically approach therapy through a multicultural, psychodynamic lens and integrate other evidence-based modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Polyvagal Theory, Imago Theory, and The Gottman Method (for couples). The course of treatment is always tailored to the individual’s or couple’s needs. I look forward to the opportunity to support you on your mental health journey!

As a clinical social worker, I am passionate about aiding clients in the healing and empowerment process. Whether it is difficulties with life’s transitions or ongoing issues related to mood disorders, I take a holistic, intersectional approach with all of my clients in order to find the intervention(s) that best suit their individual needs and strengths. In particular, I focus on fostering an accepting and affirming environment for LGBTQi+ individuals. In general, my ultimate goal in treatment is to provide clients with a safe, stable environment where healing can occur and where clients can feel free to express themselves and receive the support that they need.

I draw from clinical approaches where a baseline of self-acceptance and validation are prioritized and where mindfulness helps to foster better understanding of the self. These approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Gender Affirming Therapy. When working with trauma-recovery, I focus on establishing physical safety and distress tolerance through somatic interventions.

My core goal as your counselor is to create a safe, comfortable, and empowering space for each client. Employing person-centered, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, I offer a diverse range of tools in my counseling practice. I work with individuals and couples and lead group therapy experiences at Radical Healing.

My clinical specialty practice areas include treating depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, supporting life transitions, and identity exploration. Committed to delivering exceptional services, I recognize the uniqueness of each client’s journey and aim to provide the resources and support needed for individual growth.

I am eager to support you on your personal growth journey.

I approach therapy from a strengths based and person centered perspective, meaning I believe in the clients being the expert on themselves and what they need. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment in which I work alongside the client to reach their goals. My work is rooted in Feminist theory with an emphasis on social justice informing my work to focus on the problems a client faces instead of treating individuals as problems. I have a passion for working with individuals providing sex therapy and therapy related to anxiety, depression, gender, sexuality, and life changes.

I am sex positive, 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming, kink/BDSM positive, sex work positive, and polyamorous/ENM positive. I am an audhd, white, queer, non-binary person that has a passion for working with folks in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and I specifically enjoy working with clients about gender and sexuality exploration and transitions. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and certificate in Gender Affirming Clinical Practice from Antioch University.

In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, erotic dancing, and going to local art markets. I also enjoy spending time with my chosen family, dogs and cats outside, or watching a movie.ssion, gender, sexuality, and life changes.

Hello all, my name is Jennifer Gil, I am comfortable with any and all pronouns. My theoretical orientation emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship. I use an Intergrative approach where I draw from modalities such as CBT, IFS, Psychodynamic, and Existential therapy.

At the core of my conceptualization and practice are the principles of Liberation Psychology. I feel deeply connected to the principle of “tu eres mi otro yo” or “you are my other me”, allowing the self (you) to be reflected in (me) and vice versa. Together we become active participants in the process of experimenting with more helpful patterns of thoughts and behaviors. Though the therapeutic relationship emphasizes the client, I believe in an interconnectedness, in creating a space where we mutually heal each other. Where we accompany each other through our life journeys, showing up as authentically human as we can. I believe that trust is earned and our therapeutic relationship will be no exception. Through respect, empathy, compassion, radical humility and humor I hope to achieve this with you.

Some of my clinical interest and specialties include, life transitions, grief, trauma, substance use, chronic pain, relational difficulties, identity exploration, depression, anxiety and PTSD. I am interested in working with individuals accross the lifespan from teens to older adults, as well as those with multiple intersecting identities and Spanish speaking individuals. Throughout various employment opportunities and my educational journey I have had the honor of working with underserved and marganilized populations. Through these experiences I have been carefully gifted with knowledge, ancestral wisdom and liberating values that I apply in my clinical practice. I completed my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Idaho with a minor in Spanish and a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion. I provisionally licensed to practice in Arizona and pursuing licensure in NC.

In my free time I loveeeee to nap and rest. I love to spend time with family and friends sharing stories and using humor. I also enjoy engaging in art, (drawing or carving for lino prints). I enjoy long boarding and snowboarding. I have a special interest in photography and have been honing my skills over the last few years.

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor, visual artist, and photographer who infuses warmth, affirmation, and humor into my work with clients. It is a genuine honor for me to hold clients’ stories and experiences. A former drag performer, a new-ish parent, and a super-fat, nonbinary queer individual, I am fully committed to this work and have a profound passion for collaborating with others in the pursuit of liberation.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in a social justice lens, providing collaboration through person-centered, DBT, Mindfulness, and multicultural theories. Working with adults in individual and group counseling formats, I recognize the impact of clients’ lives not only based on their identities and beliefs but also on how they navigate and are seen in the world.

Dedicated to community engagement and social justice, I am mindful that we do not exist in a vacuum. My professional areas of interest include LGBTQ+, BIPOC, somatic healing, grief, depression, race-based trauma, and anxiety. Outside of work, I cherish spending time with my partner and our fearless three-year-old who teaches me bravery every day. My interests span plants, cooking, movies, astrology, reading, and interior design. I find joy in challenging heteronormative agendas and dismantling the patriarchy a little bit each day. Rejuvenating my spirit involves being in water, admiring beautiful things, connecting with my chosen family, laughter, and feeling loved. I am here to support you on your journey to holistic healing and liberation.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate, deeply committed to providing a safe, nurturing space for all my clients. I aim to cultivate safety and inclusivity in my practice by operating from an LGBTQIA+ affirming, anti-racist framework. As a therapist, it is a privilege to listen to my clients’ stories and join them on their journey of empowerment and self-discovery. 

I specialize in supporting individuals navigate depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues. I particularly have a passion for working with survivors of domestic violence, children, and caregivers. I am honored to be able to support individuals as they process their experiences and reclaim their sense of agency.   

My therapeutic approach incorporates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and art therapy. As a clinician, I view my work as an ever-evolving journey, always open to growth and new insights. I am eager to continue learning and gaining valuable perspectives from my clients. 

Beyond therapy, you can find me hiking, baking tasty treats, immersing myself in a good book, or playing with my mini Australian Shepherd, Daisy. ​             

I am a LCMHCA who is passionate about empowering clients to navigate the complexities of life, foster personal growth, and build fulfilling relationships. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and collaboration to provide a non-judgmental space while acknowledging the impact that oppression and trauma can have on our well-being. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples to address concerns of depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, gender identity, academic concerns, life transitions, dating, communication issues, and marriage or relationship counseling. Drawing from a diverse range of evidence-based practices, I tailor my interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual or couple I work with. I employ trauma-informed CBT techniques, DBT skills, Gottman methods for couples, strength-based and mindfulness practices to develop coping strategies and cultivate self-compassion.

I am a psychotherapist and licensed clinical mental health counselor deeply rooted in community love and guided by a commitment to social justice. I strive to create life-affirming spaces that support and celebrate all people, especially queer, trans and BIPOC folx.

I’m the founder of the Radical Healing campus and collective and I currently serve as the Director of Vision and Strategy. My work involves supporting a sustainable approach to more accessible mental health care and wellness in Durham and beyond and creating culturally responsive healing and training through individual and group therapy approaches and clinical supervision. I am actively involved in facilitating DBT Skills Groups for Queer & Trans Folx and collaborating with the Internship Fellows Training Team to develop a year-long mental health practitioner training program with an anti-oppression and social justice lens.

I currently use DBT, EMDR, psychoanalysis and other contemplative, mindfulness practices to help support and guide my clinical practice with patients.

As an explorer with a long, storied search for home, I have traveled to many countries on five continents and have lived and studied in the United States, Spain, Argentina and South Korea. In 2012, I rooted deeply into Durham and currently share her with my family and abundance of houseplants.

I am a LCSW that specializes in working with people in the LGBTQ+ community, and people who have experienced trauma. I have experience working in both hospital and community based domestic and sexual violence organizations, and have a particular interest in how trauma shows up in mind, body, relationships, and community. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and believe in the power of respectful curiosity. In working with clients, I often utilize IFS, EMDR, and a psychodynamic approach. In my free time I enjoy gardening, reading, and making art.

Healing can be a slow process that moves in a spiral; often prompting you to confront similar themes in different chapters of your life. Maybe this is your first time in counseling, or maybe you are wondering “How am I back here again?” Whatever part of this journey you are on, I welcome the opportunity to support you in your travels.

My counseling approach is person-centered—rooted in disability justice, radical Black feminist theory, and an exploration of decolonization practices. The top 3 counseling therapies I integrate in sessions are Psychodynamic Theory, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I am currently pursuing a certification in Expressive Arts Therapy.

I affirm folks from Black, Indigenous, Latine, Arab, and Asian (BILAA) backgrounds; as well as the 2SLGBTQIA+, kink/BDSM, and sex worker communities. Most of my clients are navigating systemic oppression, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, neurodivergence, relationship concerns, ethical non-monogamy/polycules, identity exploration, and adjustment to change. I focus on creating comforting spaces that allow clients to explore emotional vulnerability, strengthen the mind-body connection, and practice relational skills. I’m big on providing resources and helping people establish community care circles. 

I am a light-skinned biracial (Black & white) nonbinary queer, navigating a chronic illness. I received my MSED in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure University. I’m a performance artist, cartoon lover, meandering hiker, loyal friend, and dog dad. 

For the astrology lovers: Scorpio Sun/Cancer Rising/Gemini Moon. 

I’m a non-binary, neurodivergent trans person from the Southeast. I’m passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ adults by honoring their self-determination and uniqueness. I have a relational, warm and intuitive style and I aim to co-create an atmosphere of non-judgment, trust and curiosity for self-exploration and processing life experiences. I believe we all benefit from learning to co-create safe and accepting containers to practice our liberation together.

I work best with clients who want a richer relationship with their body and spirit, who want to hone their intuition, build self-reflective practices, and deepen self-intimacy. I collaborate with clients to address root causes of undesirable behaviors, perspectives and/or relational patterns, such as adverse childhood experiences, relational trauma and harmful social conditioning. I enjoy supporting clients in connecting to authenticity, integrity and self-acceptance and by practicing living in alignment with their values, passions and innate talents.

My relational approach incorporates elements of mindfulness practices, Internal Family Systems, depth and transpersonal psychology, intuitive movement, and creative self-expression while building balance, self-trust and wisdom in areas of stress management and self/community care. I am fluent in esoteric languages of astrology, human design and numerology and use these wisdom traditions as tools for self-discovery and acceptance, and I enjoy supporting clients through spiritual emergence and transformation.

I use innovative, personalized, and collaborative processes to chart out a unique path for you to gain self-knowledge, deepen self-trust, and develop the wellness practices and quality of life you desire. By engaging in therapy, you are choosing to pursue a more authentic connection to yourself, to others, and to a more fulfilling life.

Outside of sessions, I enjoy trail running, functional fitness routines, camping adventures, discovering new music, and dancing at raves and transformational music festivals. I also enjoy studying metaphysical topics including astrology, human design, psychedelic psychotherapy, metabolic psychiatry, and learning new forms of intuitive, therapeutic movement, like flow arts and contact improvisation.

Hey there. Welcome.

I am Black queer Nigerian American born and raised in North Carolina. I love it here.
I am committed to cultivating a holistic therapeutic practice that centers Black LGBTQIA
individuals and relationships.

As a community organizer, trainer and facilitator for the past decade, my commitment to building
power alongside the most oppressed communities to create change deeply shapes my
therapeutic practice. I am committed to building a trauma informed practice which involves an
array of culturally competent interventions that can best serve you. I take a client centered
approach that helps the therapeutic process feel collaborative.

Particularly, I am committed to developing these approaches and interventions to better serve:
● Individuals who have experienced childhood trauma,
● Individuals experiencing anxiety, depression and those who struggle with self esteem.
● Life transitions
● Navigating issues within relationships and community
● Those with an interest in learning more about how their relationship to their body shapes
their relationship to their healing.
● Self discovery & identity exploration

Outside of therapy, I enjoy museums, live music, and great dance parties. Home cooked food
and quality time with friends are just a couple of ways I stay grounded. I look forward to being a part of your journey in healing, growth, struggle, and transformation.

I aim to create a supportive space to partner with clients in their healing process. I have over a decade of experience working with adult and youth trauma survivors and their loved ones. I partner with folks seeking support with trauma recovery, anxiety, parenting, reproductive health (pregnancy, abortion, loss, etc), adoption/fostercare, grief, burnout, compassion fatigue, and/or identity exploration. I am a White, straight, cisgender mother who is dedicated to personal and collective liberation from White supremacy, capitalism, and patriarchy. 

I have specialized training in a variety of evidence-based trauma, grief, anxiety, and attachment treatments. Mindful-self compassion, embodiment, Health At Every Size (HAES), and feminist practices inform my therapeutic approach. It is my honor to offer therapy in English and Spanish. 

Outside of work, I delight in my family (biological and chosen), cooking, animals, and Rupaul’s Drag Race.

Mi objetivo es crear un espacio de apoyo para asociarme con los clientes en su proceso de curación. Tengo más de una década de experiencia trabajando con adultos y jóvenes sobrevivientes de traumas y sus seres queridos. Me asocio con personas que buscan apoyo para la sanación de traumas, ansiedad, crianza de niños, salud reproductiva (embarazo, aborto, pérdida, etc.), adopción/cuidado de crianza, duelo, agotamiento, fatiga por compasión y/o exploración de identidad. Soy una madre blanca, heterosexual y cisgénera que se dedica a la liberación personal y colectiva de la supremacía blanca, el capitalismo y el patriarcado.

Tengo formación especializada en una variedad de tratamientos basados en evidencia para el trauma, el duelo, la ansiedad y el apego. La autocompasión consciente, la corporización, Salud en Cualquier Talla (“Health at Every Size” o HAES), y las prácticas feministas informan mi enfoque terapéutico. Es un honor para mí ofrecer terapia en inglés y español. 

Fuera del trabajo, disfruto de mi familia (biológica y elegida), cocinar, animales y Rupaul’s Drag Race.

As an LMFT and RPT, I use Family Systems thinking and Play Therapy as therapeutic lenses to work with every client across the lifespan. This means that I try to factor in all parts of the client’s lives when setting and working towards therapeutic goals AND I like to have fun along the way because therapy can be hard work! What I enjoy most about my work is coming alongside clients (and their families if that’s what they’re looking for) to meet them where they’re at and try to help them figure out how to get closer to where they want to be. As a clinician, I’m passionate about helping clients establish different thought patterns, learning new skills, or getting connected to local resources. However, it doesn’t matter what I know until I know what’s going on in your world. I provide unconditional positive regard for clients along their journey with the intention of better understanding each client’s world and how they relate to each other. Working with Trans and Gender Diverse populations is something I’m particularly passionate about which is why I am working towards being certified in The World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Standards of Care.

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Cuban American deeply committed to creating an empathetic, safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space for my clients. It is my privilege to walk alongside you as you uncover your inner strength, develop coping skills, and foster resilience on your path to becoming the highest version of yourself.

I specialize in working with clients struggling with substance abuse/addiction, self-esteem issues, PTSD, complex trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I have personal and professional experience working with immigrants, veterans, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent clients, and I strive to ensure you feel seen, no matter your background.

My approach is eclectic, drawing from therapies like EMDR, DBT, PVT, and CBT, which I tailor specifically to meet your individual needs.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, dancing, attending music festivals, nurturing my garden, reading, and spending quality time with my partner and doggos. 

Welcome! I am a white agender queer LCSWA with a background in illustration and a warm, curious attitude. I strongly believe in the healing power of an affirming and empowering therapeutic relationship. It is my goal to create a space where you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself, guided by your own values, dreams, and history. My approach is relational and collaborative: together we can find a path through the woods. I have a special passion for working with folks who are transgender or gender-nonconforming, those who are neurodivergent, and people with non-monogamous orientations. I welcome into the room discussions of how forces of oppression such as transphobia, racism, or ableism impact your access to joy and safety.

In my practice, I frequently pull on concepts from ACT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy. Due to my past life as an artist, I welcome integrating creativity into therapy – art has a way of making connections that words may struggle to capture. No matter what you are facing, I am grateful to share this space with you.

Outside of the Radical Healing Collaborative, I can generally be found smothering my two anxious pitbull sons with attention.

I am a white, nonbinary, neurodivergent person who was raised in North Carolina. Growing up as a queer person in a conservative community has instilled in me a lifelong passion for social justice. My primary counseling modalities are person-centered and cultural relational therapy. I believe that my clients are the experts on their own lives, and that their identities have a profound effect on their experiences and mental health.

I also believe in the power of connection and vulnerability to heal us from isolation and shame. My main goal as a counselor is to create a warm and inclusive space where you can share your authentic self and experience unconditional acceptance. I enjoy working with clients with marginalized identities, particularly LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns, including self-esteem issues, identity exploration, trauma, and relational issues. Outside of work, I enjoy cultivating houseplants, crocheting, playing video games, and cuddling with my dogs. If you think I would be a good fit for you I would be honored to get to know you!