Skillful Care for Survivors
As your therapist, I don’t make false promises that life will get better. Neither you nor I know what the future holds. Trauma work is complex, but we start slow. We begin by establishing safety and building trust. And we return here over and over again as often as needed. I am deeply moved by those who risk trusting me in this work.
Relational Trauma
When harm happens in relationship with a trusted other, the impacts ripple through other relationships. It may feel terrifying to even consider therapy. Your fears are valid and should never be dismissed. I work with adults who have experienced intimate partner violence, abuse/neglect early in life, and harm in prior therapies, including survivors of ABA therapy.
You are more than what you have survived. Feeling that more, takes time and patience. Together, we will listen for the spoken and the unspeakable, respecting the pace and direction of your psyche.
Reclaiming Life After Sexual Violence
When religion is used to justify harm, reality bends. The past tangles with the present. Feelings of isolation and mistrust interrupt life. We begin with the relationship we build together, to support you in rebuilding trust in yourself. It takes time to remember - your mind, your heart, your spirit, your body - belong to you.
Religious Injury
I work with queer, trans, and autistic folks who have survived sexual violence, including incest and childhood sexual abuse. In our work together, you will have choice in when and how to speak. We will listen for fragments of memory, affect, and sensation, differentiating present from past. I respect the grit and brilliance of your survival and look forward to meeting you.