See below for a full list of specializations. My expertise includes working with sexuality, alternative relationship structures, somatics, marginalization and individuals who have experiences often referred to as psychosis.
I affirm and provide therapy for LGBTQQIA+ TG/NB/GNC community, altsex, polyamorous/non-monogomous, heterosexual and monogomous sexualities. I see a wide variety of individuals in my practice: creative professionals, scientists, physicians, parents, activists, non-conformists, therapists and body workers. I work with neurodiverse indviduals, transitional age youth (TAY), adolescents and queer and gender non-conforming folx. Below please find issues and communities I am particularly skilled and passionate about working with.
Specialties:
Sex positive therapy: support for alternative consensual and diverse sexuality: desire discovery, healing through sexuality and consensual alt sex/kink practices. Support and coaching for dynamic lifestyle relationships, identifying communicating desires, needs and boundaries. Concerns regarding intimacy, sexual orientation and interests. Anxiety and stress, emotional regulation
Navigating Polyamory, Alternative relationships structures and orientations.
Gender affirming care
Codependency / Differentiation issues
Attachment healing and recovery from difficult relationships (family, past partners)
Anxiety and Trauma recovery (relational trauma from childhood or with intimate partners) and Marginalization trauma
Psychosis experiences (extreme states, visions, hallucinations, paranoia): early prodromal, CHR, episodic and longitudinal (Provide CBTp, CFT, feeling safe approach and family education and support see more regarding expertise here)
Family Dynamics, Family support with managing recovery from mental health concerns in the family. Caring for a family member with mental illness.
Grief and loss