Starting Therapy

How therapy works

My process is tailored to each client. My training is in integrative therapy, which means that I have a core grounding in humanistic therapy, but will bring in different approaches that might serve the client better.

I think that at the core, I do believe that we are a relational species, and so our connections with others are often both the source of support and love, and also a source of confusion and pain if the connection is not working for either person. Often people are seeking an answer as to if they are ‘in the right’ or ‘reasonable’ to expect certain behaviour from others. Unfortunately, there is no clear answer for this. Humans are messy — all of us. But that messiness is why therapy can be a useful tool at many times in your life.

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Helping people navigate life’s

transitions has been a joy to me since my days as a homebirth midwife in the US.

I offer empathy and understanding, and often help people come to accept more of themselves, and then they know the direction they need to take next.

Therapy Services

Individual Therapy

If you are facing challenges and would like the support of an empathetic listener, reach out to schedule one on one sessions. This can be sollutions focused about current issues, or delve deeper into the origins of your own patterns.
Relationship or Couples Work

If you and your romantic partner are facing painful challenges, it can be very helpful to get some outside support. My approach helps each partner find their own part in the dynamic, and helps you both discover new ways to meet each other with care and compassion.
Workshops and Retreats

Sometimes we want to set aside time to focus on reflection and growth - either individually or in relationship. Email to be added to the mailing list for upcoming events.

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What I Bring to the Couch: Personal Experiences That Inform My Practice

Since my life experiences include family and loved ones, I am also mindful of how I share details of my life publicly. But to give an idea of therapy topics that I have some personal experience with I will share a list:

Grief, losing a parent
ADHD, autism, neurodiversity
Sex positive, kink aware
Self-compassion and perfectionism recovery
Parenting special needs kids
Full time parenting as a feminist
Post partum depression
Parenting kids with gender & sexuality diversity
Bisexuality, both in straight presenting relationships, and in gay presenting relationships
Polyamory and consensual/ethical non-monogamy (ENM, etc)
Divorce & marital breakdown
Immigration, cultural adjustment, with a family
Diet culture drop out, body image issues
Chronic health conditions
Bariatric surgery recovery issues
Conservative religious upbringing, exited faith community