Who I Work With
I work with individual adults aged 18+ and most often work with my passion populations below.
Women & Non-men of Color
On the outside, everyone seems to think you have it all together. Being perceived as composed and over-achieving have been parts of your survival for your entire life. Yet, deep down you struggle with intellectualizing your feelings, burn-out, perfectionism, people-pleasing, shame, and low self worth. Together, we can get to the root of these issues, which are commonly dysfunctional families, intergenerational trauma and navigating systemic oppression as a marginalized person.
“My parents sacrificed so much for me. Is it possible to prioritize my own dreams and desires without letting them down?”
“I have had to work twice as hard as most of peers. I’m so proud of my success, but I’m exhausted and don’t know how to take a break.”
“Therapists have told me that I’m extremely self-aware, but I feel stuck. I don’t even know what it means to feel my feelings.”
Adult Parentified Children
Whether you were the eldest daughter of overwhelmed caregivers, the only child of tempermental parents, or you are deemed the “strong one” of your family, you may be the holder of burdens. Parentified children often grow up to struggle with hyper-independence and releasing control, which can create symptoms of anxiety, OCD, and even dissociation. This work is deeply meaningful to me as an only child myself.
“I’ve always had to have my sh*t together and find solutions for everyone. If I don’t have control, everything falls apart.”
“Growing up, I had to learn how to manage Dad’s mood, and Mom relied on me to comfort her. It was a lonely experience.”
“My family assumes that I’m fine and don’t need support because I’ve always been the fixer. They don’t know I’m falling apart.”
Identity Exploration Work
Being multiple marginalized can feel isolating and disorienting, especially when you don’t fit in with your family. Oppressive societal norms and expectations have stifled your ability to explore who you really are and who you want to be. Whatever intersecting identities you hold, this is a nonjudgemental space to explore what makes you you.
“I want to explore my queerness while re-connecting to my culture and family. I just don’t know if there’s space for both.”
“I love my family, but I am the Black Sheep. I’m craving community and chosen family, I just don’t know where to start.”
“I’m tired of performing and not living my most authentic life. I’m ready to explore who I really am.”