Therapeutic Approach
My therapeutic approach is person-centered, which means I prioritize creating a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you are fully seen and heard. I believe that you are the expert on your own life and that you are fundamentally whole already. I offer tools and guidance to help you reconnect with your own lived experience, your body’s wisdom, and your mind’s innate capacity for healing. I also believe laughter and playfulness is healing medicine, helping us not take this strange reality—and our “selves”—too seriously. So, alongside working through the tough stuff, my clients and I laugh...a lot.
In my work, I integrate mindful and somatic practices rooted in Buddhism, alongside Hakomi Method-informed practices, which focus on the body’s role in healing. These modalities help us explore your experiences with curiosity and non-judgment, fostering radical self-compassion and awareness in the present moment. Additionally, I draw on skills training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a skill-based approach founded by Zen Master Marsha Linehan, designed to support individuals in managing intense emotions and learning emotional regulation. While I have received training in Hakomi Method and DBT, I have not completed full certification in either modality.
I also have foundational and advanced training in Flash Technique, a trauma treatment approach that uses bilateral stimulation (such as left-right tapping) to help clients process traumatic memories more rapidly and with less emotional distress than other trauma treatments. This method enables the reprocessing of memories, reducing their emotional charge and helping clients feel less distressed when recalling traumatic events.
I am deeply committed to creating an inclusive, affirming space for people of all identities. I welcome and support individuals from LGBTQIA+ communities, consensually non-monogamous relationships, and people of diverse racial, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds. I believe in honoring the unique experiences of each individual and providing a space where all beings are respected and celebrated.
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Therapy for Depression
Whether you’re experiencing a single bout of depression, or you’ve dealt with depression your whole life, we can work together to untangle the cycles of emptiness and disconnection. We’ll explore the nature of suffering and the wisdom of impermanence, helping you embrace the fluidity of your emotions and experiences. In our work together, we’ll examine how past experiences, current life stressors, and emotional patterns may be impacting your well-being, while cultivating tools to help you rediscover joy, self-compassion, and resilience.
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Therapy for Anxiety
If you're feeling trapped by anxiety, experiencing bouts of panic, or have worry as a constant companion, we can work together to break the cycle of fear and overwhelm. We’ll approach anxiety with curiosity and compassion, helping you recognize the transient nature of stories, emotions, and body sensations. Using a blend of mindfulness, cognitive, and somatic approaches, we’ll explore the root causes of your anxiety and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded, present, and at ease.
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Therapy for Grief and Loss
Grief and loss are universal experiences that touch us all, yet they can feel deeply isolating. In therapy, you will be supported in navigating the complex emotions and changes that come with loss, through a lens that honors the gifts and beauty of what was and continues to be. Whether you are experiencing loss of a relationship, loved one, life phase, or are experiencing existential grief related to the state of our society and the Earth, therapy can help. From a Buddhist perspective, we recognize that everything is in constant flux, and that even in loss, there is an opportunity for transformation and growth. Together, we will explore how to gently hold the pain of grief while also embracing the wisdom of interconnectedness, helping you find meaning in the face of change.
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Therapy for Relationship Challenges
Relationships offer a powerful pathway to learn more deeply about ourselves—our needs, boundaries, and the edges we are still learning to navigate. In therapy, we’ll explore how attachment patterns, family of origin dynamics, learned responses, and feelings of safety influence the way we relate. Together, we’ll work to empower you to confidently own your role in relationship dynamics, using tools to cultivate connections grounded in mutual respect and authentic understanding.
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Spiritually Based Counseling
Spirituality can be a profound source of guidance and strength, whether you follow a particular religious tradition or are exploring a path of your own. In spiritually based counseling from a Buddhist lens, I offer support in cultivating clarity and understanding of your true nature, helping you navigate life’s challenges with wisdom, compassion, and mindfulness. Buddhism is not meant to replace your root religion (if you don’t practice Buddhism) but can complement it by offering tools to see reality more clearly, recognize our interdependence, and find meaning and direction in your spiritual journey. Together, we can explore how these teachings can support your growth and deepen your sense of peace and purpose.
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Flash Technique for Trauma
Flash Technique is a powerful, trauma-focused therapy designed to help individuals process distressing memories with minimal emotional discomfort. This technique, which is often used as part of trauma therapy, involves rapidly stimulating both sides of the brain to help reprocess traumatic memories, similar to the bilateral stimulation used in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). However, Flash Technique differs by helping clients process trauma without needing to focus on or re-live the painful memory itself. It is often experienced as a less intrusive method compared to other trauma therapies, allowing for greater emotional safety and quicker processing. Many clients report feeling lighter and more at ease after sessions. If you are looking for a compassionate and effective way to process trauma without becoming overwhelmed by intense emotions, Flash Technique may be an excellent fit for you. To learn more about Flash Technique and its applications in trauma therapy, read more on the official Flash Technique website.
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LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I bring lived experience and deep understanding to my work with queer and transgender individuals. Since 2017, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people in exploring their gender, sexuality, and navigating the unique challenges that arise within family dynamics and society. I have extensive experience helping trans and nonbinary folx navigate social and medical transitions, and I am happy to assist with writing letters for HRT and gender-affirming surgeries in accordance with the WPATH Standards of Care. As a neurodivergent person myself, I am also deeply committed to creating an inclusive, supportive space for neurodivergent folx, where your unique neurocognitive needs are understood and respected. In our work together, I provide a safe, affirming environment where you can heal from trauma, embrace your authentic self, and find support in your journey toward self-discovery and empowerment.
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Polyamory and Consensual
Non-Monogamy (CNM) Affirming Individual Therapy
With over 10 years of lived experience navigating polyamorous relationships, I offer therapy that is affirming of diverse relationship styles, sex-positive, and kink/BDSM-affirming. Since 2017, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people navigating complexities such as communication, boundaries, jealousy, attachment patterns, gender, and sexuality. Whether you’re exploring polyamory, practicing ethical non-monogamy, or embracing kink, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your unique relationship dynamics, offering guidance that respects your values and fosters safe, healthy, fulfilling connections.