Here's what I help with
SPECIALTY AREAS
Coercive control and emotional abuse is not yet widely understood in mental health and the systems survivors access to escape. From both personal and professional experience with narcissistic abuse, I help survivors recover from cognitive dissonance and trauma and address underlying patterns that make us vulnerable to narcissists and toxic relationships.
I help people leave these relationships, whether romantic or with family, and know you need help and support.
Trauma-related dysregulation and self-injury
The dysregulation and relationship challenges in BPD frequently overlap with C-PTSD, and both originate in trauma and attachment disruptions. I seek to end the stigma of a 'borderline' diagnosis, and utilize DBT techniques to help people end the cycle of self-injury and dysregulation, improve relationship skills, and recover from trauma.
LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy and parent support
I am deeply committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity and am an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community personally and professionally. I work closely with LGBTQIA+ clients and have been informed by advocacy work and community education.
If you are a parent to an LGBTQIA+ child/teen and need information and support, I'm happy to help.
Parenting
Parenting doesn't come with a playbook. In my personal and professional experience with children, adolescents, and teens, I've learned what works - and what doesn't.
I provide support and information about parenting, especially when things get tough. We all want good relationships with our kids, but it's really hard sometimes. I understand and know how to help.
