Welcome,

You may be seeking support with chronic overwhelm or deep shame. You may be carrying the pain of being misunderstood or the exhaustion of living life in survival mode. You may be struggling to connect with others and with yourself. I hope to provide a soft landing place where you can get to know yourself, find greater ease, and grow beyond the patterns of self-protection that keep you from the life you hope to live.

I am often a good match for Autistic folks, ADHD’ers, highly sensitive & creative types who are hoping to address childhood trauma/Complex PTSD. I am also experienced in supporting gender exploration, creative exploration & spiritual exploration and tending to understandably intense feelings about climate destruction/the polycrisis.

I work eclectically based on your needs and the approach to therapy that feels most intuitive to you. I frequently utilize experiential therapies like parts work, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), expressive arts, and dreamwork. Your consent is of most importance to me, so I prioritize slowing down and checking in along the way. I’ve been told that I am down to earth and easy to talk to.

You can learn more about my training and experience here.

A bit about me…

I live in Santa Cruz with my partner, our chihuahua terrier, and our orange cat. I am queer and use they/she pronouns.

I like to spend my time creating art and caring for my various fermentation projects. I love hiking, camping, backpacking and other outdoor activities to connect with the seasons.

I chose to become a therapist because therapy has been & continues to be a huge support in my own life. I have lived experience of neurodivergence and the psychological impacts of enduring an abusive and emotionally neglectful childhood. I intimately understand the experience of struggling daily with mental wellbeing and hope to be a support to others who may be experiencing something similar.