Your Queer Therapist in Colorado
In the work that I do with clients, I am committed to providing anti-oppressive care that is rooted in liberation and social justice. As an LGBTQ therapist, I specialize in affirming therapy and LGBTQ counseling, ensuring a safe and supportive space for all identities. I utilize a variety of evidence-based practices and trauma-informed therapy, recognizing the importance of trauma-informed care in healing. At my core, I am a therapist who honors your unique story and recognizes the transformative power of reclaiming that story as your own.
Are you looking for a supportive queer therapist in Denver?
Honors that you are the expert of your own lived experience
A queer therapist who you don’t have to explain it *all* to
A collaborative approach where you can laugh, cry, swear, and anything in-between (I’ll join you in it!)
A therapist who acknowledges there is no one-size-fits-all to healing, I utilize a holistic approach rooted in attachment-based, trauma-informed, parts work, person-centered therapy
A therapist who works within a systems and social justice framework. What does this mean? That I acknowledge who you are as a person and how existing within systems that are not always made for you inherently impacts your well-being
You are looking for someone who is human.
Who I work with & what I’m about:
Young Adults and Adults
Anxiety (generalized, social, health anxiety, panic)
Identity exploration
LGBTQ, queer, non-binary, transgender, gender expansive individuals
ADHD & Neurodiversity
Self-esteem and the desire to feel safe and secure
Gender gender gender! Exploring, processing, moving within.
Navigating stress and life transitions
Space for intentional reflection on how lived experiences shape how we move through the world
Exploration of how systems of oppression impact mental health and well-being
Who I am as a person
My journey to become a therapist wasn’t linear. I’ve worked in a variety of settings in community mental health, case management, and program development for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on an agency-wide level. Across my career, I noticed a theme: no matter the circumstance, human beings strive for connection with themselves and the world around them. I ground my work as a therapist in creating this connective space.
As a non-binary, transgender, LGBTQ, and gender-affirming therapist, I am so passionate about providing care within the LGBTQ community in Denver and Colorado. I understand the difficulty of finding a provider with shared lived experience, and can offer an affirming space.
I am a trans, non-binary, white, able-bodied human trying to figure out how to show up in this world, too! In my professional and personal life, I operate from a social justice lens that recognizes the ways systems of oppression (yes, even our mental health systems!) marginalize individuals and communities. I am passionate about the work that I do, about being an authentic human, and about showing up as my full self. When I am not at work, I enjoy powder days on the slopes, writing creatively, and venturing outside. The mountains are where I practice my own self-care. I live in Denver, Colorado with my partner and our two pups.
Training and Expertise
LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado
License CSW.09928704
Board Appointed
Appointed to the Social Work Examiners Board for the State of Colorado
Education
I hold a Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Denver, an accredited university
Supervision
I supervise therapists working towards obtaining their clinical licensure.
NASW
I adhere to the ethical and professional code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and complete annual trainings for continued education. I love learning!
Additional Training
I have completed additional education in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic & Mindfulness-Based Practices, and Therapeutic Nature-Based Interventions.