affirming
psychotherap y services

for diverse clients

  • Queer/LGBTQ+

    I support queer, trans, and questioning folks with exploring gender and sexuality, as well as a wide range of mental health needs.

    I can also help caregivers and families understand and affirm their queer, trans, or gender-diverse child or teenager, while helping your child discover themselves and thrive.

  • gender affirming care

    I provide assessment and referral letters for gender-affirming surgery. I also provide psychotherapy services for gender diverse individuals exploring transition and other mental health needs.

  • youth

    I have specialized training in working with children and adolescents, particularly those with high-acuity needs such as behavior concerns, anger, school issues, anxiety, self-harm/suicidal ideation, and trauma. I can also support your teen with self-esteem and navigating the treacherous world of adolescence.

  • complex trauma

    I have a breadth and depth of experience supporting folks healing from various forms of trauma, such as childhood, interpersonal, and sexual harm.

  • non-monogamous / poly couples

    I can support you and your partner(s) explore non-monogamy and navigate relationship concerns.

AREAS OF SPECIALITY

QUEER TRANS THERAPY CALIFORNIA QUEER THERAPIST CALIFORNIA GENDER AFFIRMING SURGERY REFERRAL LETTERS TOP SURGERY LETTER CALIFORNIA BOTTOM SURGERY LETTER CALIFORNIA QUEER TEEN THERAPST

adolescents

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complex trauma

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suicidality & self-harm

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behavior issues

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queer/trans issues

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polyamory

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autism

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system-involvement

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positive parenting

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multicultural clients

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depression

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anxiety

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relationship issues

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life transitions

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adolescents • complex trauma • suicidality & self-harm • behavior issues • queer/trans issues • polyamory • autism • system-involvement • positive parenting • multicultural clients • depression • anxiety • relationship issues • life transitions •


my philosophy

  • collective care

    empowering the individual while recognizing that true healing and growth happens in community

  • critical liberation

    challenging traditional models, integrating racial, sexual, and disability justice, and navigating and dismantling oppressive sociopolitical systems

  • compassion

    promoting deep and unconditional love, empowerment, and liberation for all