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Building a practice of self-compassion is at the core of my work. This practice may be beneficial for you if you find that your inner critic is getting in the way of loving yourself. That voice in your head comes from somewhere, and guess what? It’s likely not invented by you. I’m ready to help you gather curiosity and explore what influenced this inner voice as well as how it impacts your relationships with others. Self-compassion therapy for me is largely grounded in parts work, wherein you strive to understand and accept the many parts that make up who you are. 

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Depression and burnout are influenced by one another, but they do not always occur together. Whether you’re experiencing depression, burnout, or both, I can help you cope. I believe it is important to understand the purpose and function of these experiences. We will explore this aspect, as well as discussing how influences outside of yourself (i.e., racism, sexism, capitalism, colonialism, ableism, heteronormativity, etc.) impact you. I am especially focused on resourcing. Resourcing includes developing adaptive coping skills and building community (none of us heal in isolation) to manage your depression and burnout over time. 

Anxiety and perfectionism often (but don’t always) occur together. Anxiety is an important emotion and serves a necessary function of keeping us safe from harm. However, anxiety can become a problem when it is triggered in benign situations, sometimes without any discernible trigger at all. It may be time to manage your anxiety if you feel overwhelmed by racing thoughts, uncomfortable bodily sensations (heart racing, headaches, stomach aches, sweating, etc.), and uncontrollable worry. Perfectionism sounds like “I will never be good enough.” It keeps you stuck and sets your expectations sky high. Perfectionism is exhausting. I approach anxiety and perfectionism somatically and experientially. Developing resources, such as coping skills and a supportive community, is at the core of treatment. Together we can help you tame your anxious mind and realize the relief of good enough. 

Relational trauma can simply be defined as trauma that happens within the context of important relationships. Although relational trauma often occurs as a result of trauma in childhood such as abuse, neglect, and/or chronic misattunement, it also occurs in adult relationships. Relational trauma impacts us at our core, making it difficult to access safety and security in relationships, decreasing our self-esteem, and influencing the ways we cope. I treat relational trauma with a combination of dialectical behavior therapy techniques (including interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation/distraction, and mindfulness skills), parts work (i.e., exploration and acceptance of the self), and experiential techniques (such as building a healthy therapeutic relationship and identifying/metabolizing emotions in the body). I am a non-pathologizing and trauma-informed therapist who approaches relational trauma with the gentleness and respect it deserves. 

The exploration and discovery of all parts of the self, including gender identity and sexual orientation, should be celebrated. Unfortunately, we live in a society rooted in heteronormativity and rigid gender roles. The impact of which can be devastating, and even the most well-intentioned folks can cause harm. Not only are we born into a society that creates shame and suffering around gender and sexual identity, but we can also absorb that shame and suffering, turning it towards ourselves. These reasons, among others, make queer-affirmative support essential to healing. I truly know the importance of affirming, safe, and brave therapeutic spaces. I am trauma-informed and accepting of all sexual and gender identities, kinks, and relationship arrangements (i.e., consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, etc.). Although I am especially versed in bi+ affirmative care, I thoroughly enjoy helping all folks explore and celebrate their identities. 

Like many therapists, I utilized online therapy for the first time at the beginning the COVID-19 pandemic. At first, I was dubious of online therapy, worrying about whether my clients would get a similar therapeutic experience to in-person therapy. Now, I exclusively offer online therapy to folks in Texas. Of course, there are differences between online and in-person therapy, but these differences are outweighed by the benefits. I love how convenient, accessible, and approachable online therapy is for folks. And in case you were wondering, yes, it is just as effective as in-person therapy! 

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