Specialization
My training has centered around providing mental health care services for folks who identify as queer, transgender, nonbinary and/or gender non-conforming; immigrants, refugees, and people of color; members of the Muslim community; and survivors of sexual or gender-based violence.
I have had the honor of working with clients navigating a range of clinical challenges, such as:
Complex Trauma, PTSD
Exploring Identity and Culture
Immigration/migration
Intergenerational trauma and resilience
Gender and sexual orientation
Racial and ethnic identity
Religious and spiritual
Relationships and Attachment Issues
Self Esteem and Acceptance
Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders
Neurodiversity, ADHD
Grief and Loss
Approach
Our work together is intended to reflect your strengths and honor your preferences. As a mental health practitioner, I am committed to and guided by principles of harm reduction, transformative justice, and collective liberation.
We may draw from a variety of multicultural, feminist, experiential, and relational-cultural theories and practice frameworks, including:
Applied Polyvagal Theory
Somatic Experiencing
Internal Family Systems / ‘Parts’ Work/ Ego States
Lifespan Integration
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Attachment Theory
Yoga + Breath Work
Ancestral, cultural, or spiritual healing practices