"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known the loss of things, known what it is to fall down into the pits of despair and find their way back."

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Author | Psychiatrist | Theorist of the 5 Stages of Grief

Specialties

  • grief counseling

    Grief

    Death Loss | Complicated Grief | Anticipated Loss

  • trauma therapy

    Trauma

    Childhood Experiences | Vicarious Trauma | Relational & Intergenerational Violence | Self & Community Care

  • life transitions therapy meaning

    Life Transitions

    Relationships | Work & Career | Relocation

  • counseling for low self esteem techniques

    Self-Esteem

    Insecurity | Perfectionism | Identity

Populations of Focus

LGBTQ+ Folks

Social Stigma | Family of Origin & Chosen Family | Gender & Sexual Identity

Polyamory & Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM)

Boundaries | Communication | Self-Worth & Jealousy

Young Adults with Disabilities

Chronic Illness | New Diagnosis | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Approaches

Narrative Therapy

Somatic Experiencing

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Gestalt Therapy

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (M-CBT)

Parts Work (IFS inspired)

Psychodynamic

Trauma-Informed Care

Services