In our individual therapy sessions, we create a collaborative environment that prioritizes your unique experiences and perspectives. This person-centered approach means that you are at the heart of the therapeutic process, allowing us to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals in a space free from judgment.

Recognizing the importance of your cultural background, we integrate a culture-centered perspective that honors your identity and values. We’ll explore how your cultural experiences shape your worldview and inform your journey toward healing and growth.

Our strengths-based framework focuses on identifying and amplifying your inherent strengths and resources. Together, we will celebrate your achievements and explore how these strengths can empower you to navigate challenges and pursue your aspirations.

Compassion is the cornerstone of our work together. I aim to foster a supportive relationship where you feel heard, understood, and valued. Through empathy and understanding, we will collaborate to uncover insights and develop strategies that resonate with you.

In this brave and affirming space, you will have the opportunity to build resilience, and cultivate a deeper sense of self and move toward healing. Together, we will work towards your goals, celebrating each step of your journey.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a type of psychotherapy designed to help folks process and heal from traumatic memories or distressing experiences.

In simple terms, it works by a trained EMDR therapist guiding the person through a series of eye movements or other types of bilateral stimulation (like taps or sounds) while they focus on their traumatic memories or other stressors. The goal is to help the client’s brain reprocess these memories so they no longer cause intense emotional pain or distress and help them tolerate positive and negative emotions.

EMDR helps individuals change how they feel about those memories, reducing their negative emotional charge and sensations in their body and allowing them to feel more at peace with the past.

It's often used for conditions like PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and anxiety. However, it is helpful for many other life stressor and mental health conditions.

EMDR is a unique experience for each person, as the healing process is led by their own inner guidance. Occasionally, past issues or memories may surface that are connected to the current concern, and these can also be addressed with EMDR, sometimes in the same session. It's also common for a painful memory to trigger uncomfortable emotions or physical sensations. This is normal and typically fades within a few minutes, as long as the EMDR session continues. Over time, the distressing emotion or memory often loses its intensity and seems to fade into the past.

Reiki is a form of alternative therapy that originated in Japan in the early 20th century. It is based on the idea of universal life energy, often referred to as "ki" or "chi." Practitioners believe that this energy flows through all living things and can be harnessed to promote healing and balance. Many people report feeling deeply relaxed during sessions and experiencing a sense of calm and well-being afterward. Reiki can be used alongside conventional mental health treatments and is often sought for its potential benefits in stress reduction, pain management, and overall wellness. While scientific research on Reiki is ongoing, many individuals find it a valuable complementary practice for enhancing their health and quality of life.

Sound Healing, is a therapeutic practice that uses sound vibrations to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It can involve various instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, tuning forks, and drums, as well as vocal techniques like chanting or toning. The core idea behind sound healing is that different frequencies and vibrations can influence the body's energy fields, helping to restore balance and harmony. Participants often experience deep relaxation, which can reduce stress, alleviate pain, and improve overall mental clarity.

5NP Ear Accupunture, a treatment that involves inserting thin acupuncture needles into five specific points on the outer ear. These points that help to rebalance the nervous system, other body systems, and reduce symptoms connected to mental health.

My goal is to offer inclusive, culture-centered, and affirming services with equitable pricing options, while also valuing and honoring my experience, education, and training.

I am at my best and most effective as a clinician when I prioritize my own physical and mental well-being, AND you deserve high-quality services that meet your needs without causing financial strain. This business model that allows me to enhance my clinical skills and specialization while managing the costs of education, advanced training, and business expenses.

Economic Justice: Setting Your Rate: When determining how much you can afford, please reflect on your relationship to power, privilege, and resources. You can select the pricing tier that aligns best with your financial situation. I trust that you will choose a payment option that reflects what you can contribute, ‘no questions asked.’ See tier chart below.

Economic Justice Rate model inspired by Inclusive Therapists & Alexis Cunningham’s discussion of the sliding scale as a tool for economic justice. Inspired by addyson tucker, Psy.D.’s interpretation of the work listed above.