PTC

My work with clients often explores the impacts of oppression on mental health. Activism and art making focused on making and envisioning change can be part of our healing process.

I work from an anti-oppression stance that focuses on helping you to liberate your internal experience from cultural and systemic oppressions as well as recognizing how you may perpetuate the oppression of others through the privilege you hold as well.

I support the transgender, non-binary, and LGB community with living in the world as their authentic selves. I also offer groups on gender awareness in our culture and how to expand that awareness into becoming allies in our communities.

I specialize in working with differences across race, class, gender, ability, religion and nation. Racism, sexism, and homophobia, etc are pervasive and subtle in every interaction I have with people no matter their background or culture, and my work also explores and unpacks the profound impact these issues have on people’s lives.

My graduate program concentrated on incorporating cultural competence in my work with individuals. \nWe examined the effects of ongoing systemic oppression as well as how the dominant narratives effect our sense of person hood. \nThere are multiple realities within a sociopolitical and cultural context that are defined by race, gender, as well economic status.

As a therapist and individual, I am keenly aware of the challenges of today’s sociocultural environment in our country and strive to do therapy that meets the unique needs and challenges of my clients – from a place of cultural humility and understanding of my own intersections of privilege/marginalization. Therapy is your place to heal, thrive and rebuild your resources to continue living.

Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I received training as a facilitator on issues of diversity and systemic oppression. Thus, my clinical lens is honed to not only recognize our individual and family experiences, but our group identity traumas as well. In therapy, we work with both your unique personal experience and your group identity experience.

In addition to helping people to recover from \'Big T\' traumas like childhood abuse and domestic violence, it is also so important to address day-to-day \'Little t\' traumas such as being treated negatively as a result of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, socioeconomic status, religion, and other identities. These experiences often lead to self-blame and shame.

Psychological theories and practices have historically perpetuated the cultural and systemic oppression of marginalized identities. Using the best of psychoanalytic and somatic modalities, I offer a safe space to challenge these inherited stories to support your growing into an identity that is truly authentic to who you are.

Seeking support for oppression is scary because most therapists see other’s problems better than they see their own. The last thing you need is a therapist that hasn’t done their work around power and privilege. Our relationship should be a secure bond where you can feel confident that I will always be accountable for my identity and nurture your truth, your worth and your right for human decency.

All of my training has been related to social justice and understanding the ways in which systems of power and oppression affect marginalized communities and individuals. The major concentration of my Master's coursework and fieldwork was related to working with cultural and systemic oppression, and then I further specialized in these issues in my doctoral work with research and clinical work.

Systems of oppression permeate every moment of our lives. Racism, sexism, and classism are few of the many systems of oppression that have been part of our story whether we are aware of it or not. Understanding how oppression has affected my personal being, I am able to work with clients to create a safe authentic space to honor their whole experience, and see them for who they are.

I completed my Master\'s Degree at Antioch University, with an emphasis on social justice and examination of cultural and systematic oppression and impact on mental health and wellness.

As a person of color, I understand the reality of coping with systemic oppression when one is of a cultural, sexual, gender or other minority. I make efforts to be sensitive to how this appears in my clients’ life, including challenging therapeutic modalities that are often conceived by and for those of majority status. I offer a safe space within today’s political climate.

Intersecting systems of oppression broadly and uniquely impact us all. They are at the root of much of our suffering and disconnection from each other. While systemic change is beyond the scope of therapy, therapy can help to reduce internalized oppression, to shift your participation in systems of oppression, and to support you in any work you are doing to fight oppression.

I have over a decade of experience in studying social justice theory and participating in social movements. I have engaged in many community organizing efforts throughout the years and taught social justice workshops centered on issues around race, gender, sexuality, class, ability, and others.

Often, our 'problems' are the result of social injustice (poverty, oppression, powerlessness) and not the fault of our own personal failings. Awareness of privilege and oppression informs our work as we identify and navigate internalized oppression in its many forms.

Grow your capacity and become more resilient in our ongoing work for the liberation of all beings and the transformation of oppressive systems. \n

As a person who has a bachelor\'s degree in women\'s studies, I have a strong foundation on intersectionality and the importance of including social justice in my work.

Patriarchy has had its day. It is time for the age of the divine feminine, which is not a concept limited to women. All integral beings possess both feminine and masculine traits. intentionally flowing between them is an artform that provides unending benefit. Rejoice in your strengths.

I am a long time activist from a working class background. I read voraciously and cultivate an intersectional point of view. My own life experience informs my work, and I help people regard their life stories and beliefs through a systemic way of thinking about social and economic problems.

I have direct experience working with folks who experience oppression and marginalization, especially queer and trans folks, rural populations, and folks who live below the poverty line. My approach focuses on exploring the impact of oppression on mental health.

I've studied feminist theory, critical race theory, and trans theory at the graduate level, have written several graduate level papers and have taught classes in these areas, and have attended and continue to attend professional conferences devoted to exploring cultural and systemic oppression. I have a graduate certificate in Women's Studies, and have attended several anti-racism and trainings.

I have 5 years of experience working with immigrants and people of color. I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology and Culture, and I am knowledgeable about issues of systemic oppression.