Welcome!

I work with creatively inclined neurodivergent adults struggling with a variety of mental health challenges. I tend to be a good match for people who are actively interested in getting to know their inner worlds and how their minds work. Previous clients have described me as warm, authentic, and easy to talk to. I’m a gentle yet direct communicator who embraces humor and shows up with deep curiosity.

I can help with:

• self-esteem issues

• childhood trauma/abuse

• anxiety

• depression

• executive functioning challenges

• social/relationship struggles

• depersonalization & derealization

• obsessive-compulsive tendencies

• loss of meaning/direction

• distress due to the climate crisis

• political anxiety

I offer a space where you can be fully yourself. I adapt the way I work to fit your neurotype, pace, and preferences. I’m a relational, existential, depth-oriented therapist and I’m happy to incorporate expressive arts, ketamine-assisted therapy and executive functioning support as needed/desired/appropriate.

Please note that my practice is entirely online at this time, available for adults located across California.

About Lou:

I earned my Master’s Degree in Depth Psychotherapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2021. I take my work as a psychotherapist seriously and put my heart into honing my craft. As someone who struggles with my own mental health, I have benefitted hugely from being in my own therapy for many years.

I spend a lot of time crafting and creating art. It’s how I cope with most things. I love backpacking, kayaking, snow shoeing & gardening. I live in Santa Cruz with my wife, chihuahua, and orange cat. I’m queer and neurodivergent.