Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Individual identity affirming therapy and counseling for adults - queer, kinky, non-monogamous, and intimate industry professionals welcome
Client Status
5039575947
2929 Multnomah Blvd
Ste 304
Portland, 97219
Rate: $160-$180
Provides free initial consultation
Provides telehealth services
Practicing Since: 2013
Languages: English
I believe you're here because something in your life isn't work as you would like it to. I would like to help you tap into your internal, intrinsic ability to identify where the problem is, make changes where you can, develop self-compassion if that is lacking in your life, and heal what hurts. Whether you are just figuring out who you are and have known for some time, I provide an affirming and knowledgeable collaborative environment for you to make the change you need to.
Specialties
My graduate training program was based in psychodynamic teachings. I continue to seek out continuing educational opportunities to support this foundational understanding of human behavior. I combine elements of each of the treatment approaches I listed to create a foundation that addresses your particular needs.
I focus on the development of healthy relationships as part of mental health. This includes understanding boundaries as well as understanding the importance of attachment in our relationships. I am a whole person that develops a relationship with you in the treatment. While he therapy is focused on you, I understand that concerns that arise in your relationships outside of therapy will likely show up in our sessions. We can address them openly so you can use that knowledge outside of therapy.
I tend to draw from many differnet theories and perspectives as I have not found one particular method that suits all or most clients. I appreciate the many theories and interventions I have had exposure to and have found most to be useful in some way for some clients. I work instinctively relying on the relationship built and the requests that clients make such as needing a particular understanding or type of skill in order to determine which approaches to draw from.
Specialties
I am a kink-aware sex and identity therapist with a focus on holistic and integrative approaches. I have extensive experience with, am a proponent of, and have have received prior training in, the benefits of kink-oriented practices in personal growth and healing. A particular area of specialty is in transitions from type of sexual identity to another as well as fluid sexual identity. I enjoy helping partners navigate sexual and desire differences to create mutually satisfying relationships.
I have a 20 year personal history with this identity, with a focus on LGBTQIA community in ethical and consensual nonmongamy. In addition I have attended numerous trainings over the last decade and continue to immerse myself in new developments taking place in the various communities attached to non-monogamy in it's many forms and manifestations. I am particularly interested in supporting those who are wanting to address the impact of mono-normative thinking on their choices and challenges.
I am an identity-affirming clinician for all gender identities. In the last few years I have had a lot of experience with supporting nonbinary, genderqueer and gendervoid folks. I offer therapy to support those who are gender-questioning as well as those who have a trans history or gender nonconforming identity that is not a focus of therapy but want someone who understands how this part of identity affects how they interact with the world and how the world responds to them.
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