I’m drawn to Narrative Therapy because of how empowering it can be for clients. It allows us to externalize the “problem” and look at the stories clients tell themselves about their sexuality, identity, and experiences.

Through this process, clients can begin to rewrite these stories in ways that reflect their truth and values. When paired with a feminist lens that considers the systems and power structures shaping these narratives, Narrative Therapy becomes a powerful tool for helping clients reclaim agency and self-compassion.

I’m passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ clients because I share in that community and understand the unique joys and challenges it brings. As a bisexual and nonbinary person, I know what it’s like to grow up feeling othered or confused about identity, while receiving mixed messages from family, religion, or culture.

I offer clients the kind of affirming, nonjudgmental space that I wish I had—one where they can explore who they are with curiosity, authenticity, and pride.

Frances Ha—a fun, messy, and deeply relatable coming-of-age story that I watch when I need a reminder that growth is often imperfect and nonlinear.

There are many, but one that feels especially harmful is the normalization of non-consensual sex. Our culture often portrays coercion and boundary-crossing/pushing as romantic or “just part of the story,” which leaves many people confused about what healthy, consensual intimacy looks like.

I’ve met so many individuals who later realized that their past sexual experiences hadn’t been fully consensual and needed help processing that trauma. This cultural messaging deeply affects how people view themselves, their worth, and their right to bodily autonomy.

I love working with teens because I’ve seen firsthand how transformative it can be for a young person to have a trusted adult who listens without trying to “fix” or reshape their story.

I help teens safely and authentically navigate relationships, identity, and boundaries—while giving them the tools and autonomy to make empowered choices. Adolescence can be such a confusing time, and I help make it a little less lonely.

Yoga helps me get out of my head and into my body. It’s one of the few practices that consistently grounds me and helps me reconnect with myself—something I also encourage my clients to cultivate in their own ways.

Religious trauma can occur when someone’s religious upbringing or community instills shame, fear, or guilt around sexuality, identity, or bodily autonomy. This can show up later in life as sexual anxiety, difficulty experiencing pleasure, or feeling disconnected from one’s body and desires.

For many, healing involves untangling the internalized messages about what’s “right” or “pure” and learning to build a new relationship with their sexuality that’s grounded in consent, curiosity, self-compassion, and pleasure. 

I’m kink affirming because I believe that consensual, intentional sexual expression should never be pathologized or shamed. Kink can be a powerful avenue for creativity, connection, healing, and self-understanding.

As a therapist, my role is helping clients explore their desires safely and without judgment, while unpacking any shame or stigma that may have been imposed on them by others.

I’ve been really into legumes lately–trying to cook different types of lentils and beans has been a rewarding and delicious experience!

I see antiracism as an ongoing, active practice rather than a fixed identity. In my daily life and work, this means seeking out perspectives from BIPOC educators and colleagues, reflecting on my own privilege, and being intentional about the language I use and the spaces I create.

It also means taking accountability when I make mistakes, listening deeply, and committing to learning and unlearning continuously—both personally and professionally.

My favorite class in high school was AP Psychology, I really enjoyed the content and liked my teacher a lot–she definitely planted a seed for the psychology nerd I am today.

In college, my favorite classes were (besides Human Sexuality) any of the Gender & Women’s Studies courses I got to take for my GWS certificate–I derived the same passion and curiosity from these classes as I did from Human Sexuality.

I love waking up early…when I actually do it. I love the quiet peacefulness of the morning before most of the world has woken up while I drink coffee and prepare for the day ahead of me. However, I am not always so eager to get out of my bed due to also appreciating the quiet peacefulness of the late evening after most of the world has gone to sleep.

Long story short, I go through phases of both and can appreciate the benefits being both a morning person and a night owl have to offer.

Polyamory can be a good fit for individuals or couples who value openness, communication, and autonomy in their relationships—and who are willing to navigate the vulnerability that comes with it.

It’s not about “fixing” a struggling relationship, but rather about expanding the ways people connect and love. When approached intentionally, with consent and transparency, polyamory can foster deep personal growth and help people understand what they truly need from connection and partnership.