Services
- Individual
About My Clients
You’re feeling overwhelmed and stuck, falling into familiar patterns that aren't working. When you need to tap into your strengths to push through you’re finding feelings of shame and self-criticism and then you shut down. These experiences can be deeply felt after experiences with prejudice and discrimination directed toward the LGBTQIA+ community. You've tried braving it on your own and are ready for help as you take steps toward healing. You don't have to do this alone.
My Background and Approach
Clients have described me as warm, patient and curious. I emphasize the importance of safety, grounding and exploring with mindful-awareness and self-compassion to begin to change those harsh words and beliefs that you have been applying to yourself for so long. Life can be harsh enough, healing doesn't have to be. We may even share a laugh from time to time! I earned my MS in counseling in 2014 and I've worked in mental health clinic and college settings, including at a local art college. These experiences led me to work with clients with creativity, flexibility and patience. I will meet you where you are at and walk with you each step of the way.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
When it comes to healing, I believe that there is power in challenging those stories we have been told about who we're "supposed" to be, whether through others' words or actions. Especially when the "supposed to be's" are extensions of bigoted beliefs that you don't even hold yourself. How often have you put yourself down in ways that you would never do to a dear friend or loved one? Where'd that voice come from and is it time to challenge it? Under the pain of the shame and anxiety you've carried around, there's that calm, knowing voice that's connected to your authentic self, and I'm here to help bring it out. In therapy we can cultivate a sense of self-compassion toward the day to day human experiences you encounter. If you find yourself in anything I have shared here, call me at 585.233.3308 for your free consultation and I'll be happy to answer any remaining questions you have!