Relationships shape us more than almost anything else. The way you relate to the people closest to you, the way you relate to yourself, and the space (or lack of space) between those two things. That's the territory I'm most interested in.
I focus on relationship challenges, emotional well-being, and self-confidence. What this looks like in practice is a lot of paying attention to the specifics. Not just "my relationship is difficult," but what makes it difficult. Not just "I feel overwhelmed," but what the overwhelm actually consists of when you break it down. Precision matters because it's what turns vague discomfort into something you can actually work with.
I bring warmth to our conversations, but I'm also practical. I want you to walk away from each session with something useful, even if that something is just a clearer picture of what's happening. Over time, those clearer pictures start to change the way you move through your life.
Some of the specific things I often help with: setting boundaries without guilt, rebuilding trust after it's been damaged, navigating loneliness even when you're surrounded by people, and untangling the difference between what you want and what you think you should want. I also spend a good amount of time helping people who feel stuck between who they're and who others expect them to be, that tension can be quietly exhausting.
I welcome people from all backgrounds, and I have particular understanding of what it's like to navigate identity and belonging as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Your whole self is welcome here. I don't just tolerate difference. I think difference is where the most interesting conversations happen.
I approach our sessions as a collaboration. You know your life better than anyone. My job is to bring a different lens, ask better questions, and help you trust what you already know. If something I say doesn't land right, tell me. That kind of frankness makes everything we do together stronger.