My Psychology Today Elevator Speech

With humble beginnings as a Conflict Mediator during elementary school recess, I have over 25 years of experience helping people. My approach is warm and enthusiastic providing room for laughter and jokes as well as tears and vulnerability. I am affirming and open-minded, while encouraging you to try new ideas or behaviors that support your healing.

We work together to enhance your ability to think through problems, discover solutions, and deepen your relationships with others and yourself. In recognizing your personal strengths, I seek to empower and understand you. I’m going to meet you right as you are, right now.

I recognize diversity in sexuality as much more than LGBTQ as I practice polyamory-affirmative psychotherapy, kink awareness, and sex positivity without unnecessarily making these identities the focus of treatment. You might just be into the idea of therapy, but don't know where to start. So let's start.