Using somatic therapy, I specialize in working with queer, transgender and people of color who are recovering from living in oppressive environments or experience relational challenges. 

While my clients are successful in many parts of their lives, when they first come to therapy they often feel like they don’t fully belong anywhere. They may even think there is something wrong or unloveable about them and ultimately feel like they cannot trust themselves or others. What they don’t realize is that what is actually wrong is the pervasive oppression they’ve been living in for so long. They’ve always been loveable. 

Culture and family are often important to many of my clients. But what do you do when your culture doesn’t love you back? What do you do when you want to travel home but it’s not safe to do so?

Many of my clients first come to therapy because they desire deep, intimate connections with others but feel stuck in relationship patterns that are unsatisfying or even harmful. They sometimes fear asking for what they need or setting boundaries in relationships out of fear of abandonment, burdening others, or even punishment. At times they may feel the heartbreak of unresolved family ruptures or estrangement.

I get it. I truly get the pain you feel. And I can help you. 

I will respect your culture while helping you be true to yourself as you explore your identities. 

You deserve to feel loved and accepted. 

All the time. No matter what. 

If you want to tune into your sense of empowerment, dismantle shame within yourself and find the community and connection you desire, I’d love to help you get there. 

I would be honored to be witness to your evolution.