Virtual Therapy in CO
ABOUT ME
They/she
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to outsiders. Growing up, I felt out of step with the world around me and blamed myself for not fitting the mold. It took years to come to terms with my LGBTQIA+ identity, and even longer to uncover my neurodivergence. It was only in adulthood that I was able to uproot the negative beliefs I’d held about myself. I found solace in the company of other people on the fringes and saw myself reflected in their resilience, their dark humor, and their rebellious will to exist.
I’ve always yearned for spiritual nourishment. Something practical that met me in the reality of my suffering and didn't hinge on faith or obedience. Unsatisfied with what my family’s religion had to offer, I attended my first yoga class at 16 and fell in love. One the class stands out in my mind: we were struggling through a balance pose and the teacher prompted, "how do you treat yourself when things are difficult?" It was the first time I clocked the cruelty of my inner voice. Pairing self-examination with compassion was like shining light in a dark room, showing me a path to places I never thought I could reach.
Finding yoga shifted my life trajectory. At 20, I took a yoga teacher training and envisioned applying the practices in a therapeutic way. Buddhism followed shortly after; the truth I felt in the teachings rang through me like a bell, yet grounded me at the same time. That enduring spiritual hunger for truth led me on a journey west, to Naropa University.
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It took a whole master's degree and a series of neurodivergent clients to identify my own neurodivergence. I'm eternally grateful for their unintended gift to me. As is common, autism and ADHD were discussed through the DSM criteria and primarily through a developmental lens. I felt underequipped to adequately serve them, so I sought out trainings on neurodivergence. Calling it a paradigm shift is an understatement. This was it. Having language for my experience and knowing I wasn't alone (or broken, or doomed) felt like pulling an image from fog. I could see it, know it, tend it, and embrace it. Being in community with autistic and ADHD therapists was the most comfortable I'd ever felt in a professional environment.
I am committed to providing a compassionate, healing space to others who are suffering. I’ve personally experienced how therapy allowed me develop a relationship with myself that I could not have imagined. Instead of being my worst critic, I attend to the wounded places inside of me with gentleness and compassion. Rather than masochistic efforts at conformity, I accommodate my needs and invest my energy in ways that serve me. This is the purpose of my work and what I hope to offer to you: practical skills, acceptance and support along your journey.
I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues through a neurodivergent-affirming, systemic lens.
HOW I WORK
SYSTEMIC LENS
My approach is inherently influenced by my experience as a queer person, and I always keep systemic factors in mind. The way we move through the world is shaped by our various identities and how society either rewards or oppresses those traits. I view clients within the complex web of their identities, life experiences, personal histories, and the broader social/historical context. Practicing radical self-acceptance, accommodating your needs, and finding avenues for rest, joy, humor, pleasure, connection and creative expression are threads through all the work I do.
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Another thread is honoring the reality of injustice and suffering in our world, and that there's no "love and light" bypass. It's a balance of tending to what is within our control so that we can participate meaningfully in the world as it is, and building our resilience so we can envision the kind of world we all deserve.
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IDENTITY AFFIRMING
You are welcome here, as you are, in all your nuance. Intersectionality is foundational in my work, and I cherish the opportunity to support you based on your unique needs. As a white clinician, I understand that my solidarity must be demonstrated and trust earned. You are the expert of your life, and I work to create a space where hierarchies are intentionally challenged and our collaboration shapes the work we do together.
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My practice empowers the full spectrum of love, relationships and expression: queer (a)sexuality and relationships, polyamory, consensual- ethical-nonmongamy, kink and BDSM dynamics are all valid, beautiful paths toward love and fulfillment (aroaces, y'all are welcome too!). My definition of your relationship/s is however you define it.
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BUDDHIST & YOGIC PHILOSOPHIES
The concepts of basic sanity and the immutable, intrinsic goodness of each person are foundational in my clinical approach. Teachings of the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Yamas and Niyamas offer grounded, practical means to shift how we relate to ourselves and others. I won’t tell you to just sit on the cushion – instead, we’ll practice intentional skills in session that you can use when you’re feeling distress in the world. I pride myself on taking a direct, no BS approach to these skills. We’ll explore what you need most, what techniques can best fit those needs, and how they work.
REWRITING AND RECLAIMING
You’ll be invited to examine the stories you’ve internalized about yourself. What’s working for you, and what needs to shift? What’s keeping you stuck in harmful patterns, and how would you like to feel instead? This is all done with great care and respect for the strategies that have helped you survive in the past that may be hindering you in the present. While I’ll challenge you, I’ll also track your progress and help you celebrate your successes along the way.
I applaud you, no matter where you’re at in your journey, for making the decision to change. Remember that you are inherently precious simply because you exist. And you deserve to reclaim that truth.
WHO AM I OUTSIDE OF WORK?
When I’m not providing kickass therapy, I prefer to be in motion; yoga, Pilates, calisthenics and dance discharge my hyperactive energy and help me feel strong and embodied. I love all kinds of visual art but have recently been drawn toward loom weaving and needle felting. I'm gradually growing my skills and repertoire as a cook, and I'm almost always listening to an audiobook, podcast, or doom metal (louder than my phone says I should). My cat Pear is my heart and my guide, always reminding me to slow down and savor the simple joys around me.
If you think we’d be a good fit, or are interested in learning more, feel free to reach out for a free 15 minute video consultation. It’s an honor to walk alongside you on the path to healing, integration, and your truly authentic life.
EDUCATION & NOTABLE TRAININGS
2018: MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy, Naropa University
2021: EMDR I & II, Maiberger Institute
2022: Becoming a Neurodivergent Affirming Therapist, Cascadia Training
2022: Special Considerations for Autistic and ADHD EMDR clients, Transcends Therapy
2023: Nervous System Regulation Therapy for ADHD and Autistic Clients, NAPTI
2023: Living Doubly Gifted: Exploring Kink in Autistic and/or ADHD folks, TASHRA
2024: Theories & Etiology of Kink, TASHRA
2024: Neurodiversity Symposium, Cascadia Training
2025: Interest-Based Nervous Systems of ADHDers, NAPTI
Lots of self guided research and learning!