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.