My Approach
Curiosity Over Judgment
People make sense in context. Rather than labeling thoughts or behaviors as “good” or “bad,” therapy can be a place to get curious about where patterns come from and what they’ve helped you survive.
Identity Matters
Our identities shape how we move through the world and how the world responds to us. Experiences related to race, gender, sexuality, culture, and power can deeply affect mental health.
As a Black queer therapist, I understand that therapy cannot be separated from the broader social and cultural realities people live in. Many of my clients want a space where these parts of themselves are welcomed and understood.
Therapy Should Feel Human
Therapy works best when it feels like a real relationship. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in respect for your lived experience. You are the expert on your life. My role is to help you notice patterns, ask meaningful questions, and explore possibilities for change.
Systems Affect Mental Health
Stress, burnout, and self-doubt are not always personal failures. Often they are responses to demanding workplaces, cultural expectations, systemic inequities, or environments that ask people to constantly prove their worth.
Therapy can help make sense of those pressures while also helping you reconnect with your own values and needs.
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Culture
Understanding unique backgrounds - family, community, and cultural identity is crucial in healing. I have both specialized training and lived experience that prepares me to work with Black people and queer and trans folks.
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Trauma-informed
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, grief, and loss. I provide space to acknowledge the impacts of these experiences and collaboratively work towards healing.
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HAES-aligned
I practice Health at Every Size (HAES) principles, focusing on improving your well-being at any body size. I believe in a non-judgmental approach to health that prioritizes your overall well-being rather than focusing on ones weight.