I am a psychotherapist with over 10 years of professional experience centered on serving the LGBT community that has offered me a deep understanding of issues pertaining to sexuality, gender, and identity formation.
With specific respect to gender dysphoria, I offer an in-depth “Therapy First” approach to treatment. This means that I will work with clients to assess for the possibility of a possible of broader issues, such as trauma history, contributing to gender dysphoria. My approach to therapy also helps clients identify and resolve the issues that act as barriers to self-fulfillment.
I employ an active listening, non-judgmental, and ’emotionally focused individual’ approach in all sessions. I believe that identifying and successfully processing past emotional and behavioral trauma is key to achieving a healthy sense of self. I am not a blank wall, nor do I pathologize behaviors. Instead, I foster a highly collaborative and positive relationship between therapist and client.