My Philosophy & Approach
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Living in a world filled with poverty, marginalization, and oppression can feel daunting and make people feel as though they have little agency. Therapy can be a helpful place to explore the places in our lives where we do have agency, where we are able to make tangible changes—often times this is in our interpersonal relationships. As a therapist, I approach my work from a relational cultural perspective, a theory grounded in feminist practice that relies heavily on the exploration of identities, oppression, intersectionality, and their impact on social and emotional functioning. I believe strongly in the use of transference in the therapeutic relationship and feel that some of the most transformative and healing work can be accomplished simply by exploring our connection to each other as therapist and client. Despite my training and interest in more relational approaches, I am able to offer eclectic services and understand that there is no “one size fits all” intervention.
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I draw upon principles and techniques from various other interventions and philosophies including radical acceptance, imago couples therapy, attachment theory, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have experience working with people struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, gender identity, chronic pain, oppression, queer issues, and relationship and family challenges. I take a non-pathologizing approach to working my clients, with a particular focus on those have been marginalized by the mental health profession in the past, including but not limited to queer communities, members of the BDSM community, and other sexual minorities.
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