Welcome!

Those who reach out to me for therapy tend to be creative, sensitive, queer, autistic, &/or ADHD. I tend to be a good match for people who are curious about their inner worlds and want to spend time exploring together. 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:

• anxiety

• depression

• executive functioning challenges

• self-esteem issues

• childhood trauma/abuse

• social/relationship struggles

• depersonalization & derealization

• obsessive-compulsive tendencies

• loss of meaning/direction

• distress due to the climate crisis

• political anxiety

I do my best to adapt the way I work to fit your neurotype, pace, and preferences. As an existential, depth-oriented psychotherapist, I care about getting to the root of your struggles while also being with things that are unknowable, unchangeable, painful or mysterious. I offer a space where you can be fully yourself. 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 since I was a young adult.

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 have a chihuahua and an orange cat. I’m queer and neurodivergent.