I work with adults under the neurodivergent umbrella (autism, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, etc) to help them learn to manage symptoms with self-compassion and acceptance. There is a strong overlap of the autistic and ADHD community and LGBTQIA+ community, which I am joyfully and enthusiastically affirming of. I am also happy to conduct assessments for WPATH letters of endorsement for gender affirming procedures for trans and gender nonconforming adults, in addition to writing these letters pre-procedure. -Please note that I do NOT conduct autism assessments at this time- When working with me, you can expect a holistic approach that addresses the unique person you are. I bring an anti-oppressive mindset to therapy: racism, sexism, transphobia, and homophobia (and more) are systems of oppression, and I recognize the trauma surrounding these issues, and work to acknowledge the impact these systems have on an individual. As therapist with lived experience with autism and ADHD, you can expect a compassionate and creative environment to dig into deeper issues, so that you can cope better with life’s stresses, and work through challenges. I believe you are the expert on your life, so if something isn't working for you in therapy, we can collaborate to find better methods!
Qualifications: | Ohio State University |
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Academic Suffixes: | MSW, LISW-S |
Expertise: | ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Chronic Illness, Other, Dissociative Disorders, Grief, Other, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, Sex-Positive, Kink Allied, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Women |