individual psychotherapy

I work with many individuals interested in long-term, in-depth psychotherapy. My work is most influenced by attachment theory, contemporary psychoanalytic theory, and anti-oppression frameworks. Sometimes people have tried therapy before, and while it worked for a while, the results didn't last. Maybe the same patterns keep coming up or the coping skills you have aren't working as well as they used to. Psychotherapy with someone attuned to your history and your position in the world provides deeper healing.

What does that look like in practice? You'll come in and talk about what's on your mind. We’ll create space to be curious about your inner and outer worlds. And, we’ll explore your emotions in the here-and-now, as well as our therapeutic relationship, to better understand how you relate to others. There won't be a lot of worksheets or homework. I listen carefully to your story and help you make sense of your life.

perinatal psychotherapy

I have speciality training in perinatal mental health and lived experience as a queer non-gestational parent. Most of the parents I work with identify as part of the queer/trans, BIPOC, and/or ENM/polyamorous communities. Historically, these communities have been ignored or harmed by the traditional birthing world. I offer warm, attuned care and can provide referrals to affirmative birth professionals. We may talk through infertility struggles, preparing emotionally for the birth experience, process common postpartum concerns, or work on postpartum depression/anxiety. Some folks work with me short-term during their fertility journey, pregnancy, or postpartum period, and other folks end up working with me long-term. Babies are welcome in session!

Writing Consultation

I offer short-term psychotherapy for people struggling with writing. Having worked in academic publishing for over ten years, I’m well-versed in what is required to write academic papers, dissertations, book proposals, book manuscripts, and journal articles. I especially enjoy working with authors experiencing writer’s block as well as graduate students and early-career scholars. This type of psychotherapy generally lasts for a few sessions to several months depending on the writing project. We may meet as frequently as once per week or as infrequently as once per month.

Clinical Consultation

In clinical consultation, I help therapists deepen their work with clients. I know how invigorating and painful it can be to hold the stories of our clients. Attuning to moment-to-moment interactions and transference/countertransference dynamics can help create more curiosity, empathy, and growth for both the therapist and client. As with my own clinical work with clients, I attend to issues of power, privilege, and identity within the therapeutic and supervisory relationship. I am certified by the Minnesota Board of Social Work to provide licensure-eligible supervision for LGSWs.