This Agency Agency is built on the belief that meaningful change begins in relationship — with yourself and with others. I believe the therapy relationship, being boundaried and unique, can help show you what could be possible in your other relationships. I want you to get in touch with your own sense of agency, to remove barriers to the relationships and goals you seek in your life. Therapy with me is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in the understanding that you are the expert on your own experience. The work centers authenticity, emotional awareness, and personal agency, creating a space where you can deepen your connection to your feelings, strengthen your voice, and move toward what you want most for your life.

If this approach resonates with you, I invite you to learn more about me, and explore the services I offer. Finding the right fit matters — and you deserve to understand who you’ll be working with and how the process unfolds.

You know your life better than anyone. Therapy here begins with that understanding. My role is to listen to you tell me what you already know — sometimes in ways that haven’t yet been fully heard. This is a collaborative space where you are encouraged to have ownership over your mental health, not hand it over.

This may be a good fit if:

• You want therapy that feels like partnership, not hierarchy

• You’re ready to explore your inner world with curiosity

• You value authenticity and real connection in the room

You may feel intrigued by my approach, and wonder if I have had experience with your specific needs. Finding the right therapist extends beyond philosophical alignment— experience matters.

I have been a practicing therapist for almost a decade. Since 2017 I have had experience in providing care for a wide variety of needs. If you identify with any of these groups, I have helped someone like you.

• LGBTQIA2S+ adolescents, specifically trans and gender nonconforming adolescents over 12. If you are an adolescent searching for understanding and support, I have helped others with the same need. If you are a parent of a trans or gender nonconforming teen, and you are worried about the current hostile political climate, I have helped teens navigate difficult emotions around belonging. We may not be able to single-handedly change society overnight, but we can love ourselves in the face of those demonizing us. I have helped teens see this truth, building resilience.

• LGBTQIA2S+ adults, perhaps you are navigating your relationship to your identities, or are settled in your identity and want a therapist who can understand your day-to-day life without having to explain, educate, or defend queer life (which can be pathologized by some who do not understand). I am here to focus on your needs without preconceived notions of what is “normal.” I have helped others, like you, discover their version of “normal.”

• Adolescents and adults with ADHD and Autism. I have worked extensively with people on the Autism spectrum, as well as people with ADHD. If you feel like conventional wisdom around motivation hasn’t worked for you, I have helped people discover how to work with their brain, not against it.

• Late in life identity exploration. Sometimes we come in to our queer identity later. If this is you, you are not alone. I have helped people like you navigate their identity, I promise you this is not just a young person’s pursuit.

• Women navigating life transitions and relationships. I have helped women navigate life transitions, some were transitioning from school to the world of work, or transitioning to a new career, job, or relationship. If you are experiencing anxiety about a new change or are finding your new reality challenging, I have helped others in your situation find peace and power.

• Men navigating life transitions and relationships. Men of all kinds can feel alone in the responsibility to be a positive force in the world, and fear asking for help. If you feel isolated in searching for what it means to be a “good man,” I have helped men discover how to get in touch with their feelings, and support those closest to them—while being able to ask for support themselves.

• Men 60+ navigating relationships. The world is changing and splintering. Perhaps you feel you once knew what it took to be a “good man,” and now the rules got changed on you. I have helped men discover how to approach their relationships in ways that feel connective and meaningful, without having to abandon themselves in the process.

• Other therapists. Perhaps you are new to the field, and you are struggling to balance all of the expectations of this profession. Perhaps you are a seasoned therapist who appreciates new and different prospectives. Perhaps you are in a moment of transition in your career, and can’t decide what is best. My experience as a clinical director, supervisor, and therapist to other therapists give me the tools to collaborate with you.

If you do not see yourself represented above, don’t let that keep you from reaching out to me. This is certainly not a complete list, but rather specific examples of particular expertise. I, like most therapists, have been trained to help folks of all identities cope with depression, anxiety, and trauma. If you need help, reach out, and I will do my best to get you the services you need, even if it’s not with me.

The therapeutic relationship we create together can be the agent of change. Authenticity and genuine connection move therapy forward. I show up fully as myself while maintaining the boundaries that make the work safe and effective. My hope in doing that is that you can be fully yourself, too — without fear.

In our work together, you can expect:

• A space grounded in mutual respect

• Honest, relational engagement

• A steady focus on what you want most for yourself

The work unfolds between us — not at you.

I received my BA in Performing Arts and Social Justice, with a Minor in Music from University of San Francisco

Received my MA in Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practice) from Roosevelt University

I attended a post-graduate fellowship from Live Oak, a therapy practice in Chicago, IL

I attended a year-long intensive in NARM entitled Level 2: NARM Therapist Training: The NeuroAffective Relational Model for Healing Complex Trauma. NARM focuses on relationships and agency to treat a variety of issues, including complex trauma. If you want to learn more about NARM, you can hear me on their podcast here: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/episode-080/