Being a part of the LGBTQ+ community is only one part of your identity. There are many reasons why individuals attend therapy, yet our identities are often shaped by our experiences.

Addressing the differences of heteronormative societal rules, relationships, cultural and familial expectations can be very important on your path to loving yourself fully.

I offer in our work together to to validate, advocate, and explore what it means to be a happy healthy you.

Anxiety is overflowing feelings of nerves, never ending ‘what ifs’, intrusive thoughts invading, and a consistent worry that you cannot shake.

Depression is a lingering sadness, heavy in weight, creating the smallest tasks complicated to finish and leaves one in a hopeless mood.

Anxiety and Depression symptoms can be debilitating and hold back the potential you are capable of. You are not lazy. Often we are confused of where the root of these symptoms come from. Our work we will trace the roots and develop tailored coping skills that will help manage these difficult state of being.

Exploring the Chakras can provide a true holistic approach at addressing our symptoms. Using the 7 main chakras as a map, we can explore shadow work, relational dynamics, balance, and understand the levels of development of our consciousness that will lead to us being reunited with our Higher self.

Our Higher Self is the wise, calm, loving guide we have within.It strengthens our ability to reflect, embrace our positive characteristics and challenges us to examine our lower nature with kindness. We can live in alignment and live the best possible version of ourselves.

What makes you an artist?

Is it your passion, is it how much you have done, is it the consistent commitment? Choosing to be an artist is usually no ones ‘choice’, it is a gut wrenching need, but it can also be incredibly taxing, intimidating, and overwhelming to fit in or get to where you want to be.

Let’s talk, explore your fears, dreams, remove the barriers, challenge what it means to be an artist and land on a reconnection to your art.

We need your art in this world.

Sure, we have all probably heard or used the word ‘codependent’, but do we truly understand codependency and how it affects those inflicted with it?

Codependency can include having trouble saying no, making decisions, lacking trust in self, having difficulty in communicating needs or even identifying them, and being ‘too nice’.

Having characteristics of codependency does not make you weak. People living with codependant tendencies are usually incredibly generous and giving. Our work would be celebrating the beautiful ways this has helped you survive and strengthen your own voice with healthy boundaries and self love.

A twin relationship is an extraordinary experience that most people do not get to experience or fully understand. It is a bond that is united through memories, details and experiences.

Being an identical twin myself, I have lived a life through the trials of seeking independence, separation of identity, dependency, navigating family dynamics, and creating a healthy relationship with my twin and self.

Let’s explore the complex relationship of what it means to be a twin and how it has affected you today.

Discovering your relationship to this world and processing what it means to be human can relieve control and existential anxiety.

It aims to uncover your worldview, help clarify and understand your values, beliefs and sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves.

However you would like to articulate this ‘bigger than us’ as god, the unknown, higher self, the universe, can help increase positive emotions and lasting well being.

It is impossible not to be influenced by the media, our families, the violence, unfortunate oppression, economic differences, and social injustice in our present world in some way. Whether it is invisible or visible it can be a huge contribution to our mental health and overall well being.

I believe it is important to talk about our differences, you are the expert of your experiences. I lead with honest curiosity and open understanding in order to validate your inner world and perspective.

In a family where there is substance abuse ,the main focus is usually on protecting, enabling, the user at all costs even if it is sacrificing your mental health. How does this individually impact each family member?

Common characteristics of children of alcoholics is isolation, approval-seeking, low self-esteem, fear of abandonment and fear of authority.

We will focus on your healing surrounding this very difficult way of living. I want to hear you, understand you, and validate your experience.

As a daughter of a firefighter and a sister to a nurse, I understand the difficulties of putting yourself first when your main objective in your career is to help people in dire situations.

Compassion Fatigue and vicarious trauma is real. You may feel that it is stronger to hold it in and save your close ones from the scenarios you see, but It builds up.

Talking about your experience is crucial for not only the longevity of your job, but for you to remain connected to those around you, find balance with yourself.

There can be this instinct to not want to complain, keep it to yourself, and to compare traumas to those who have it ‘worse’.

Identifying, talking about, and sharing your emotions about your experiences does not take away your empathy for others situations. Your trauma is important and was a vital experience that shaped you.

When you’re ready, let’s talk about it.

Sex is still taboo. Yet it is the most natural thing about us.

I welcome a liberated discussion and space where we can discuss the intricacies of the interpersonal factors impacting sexual satisfaction, body image, medical issues, psychological fears and insecurities.

Let’s relieve the shame and celebrate to understand our bodies.