Trauma isn’t an isolated and hardly ever happens on a singular basis. When we talk about trauma, we’re often talking about the worst things that have ever happened to us. But this doesn’t account for the larger picture. It overlooks the long-standing history in our relationships, families, and the systems we’ve lived in.

Once we’ve experienced trauma, we’re more likely to experience trauma again. We learn ways of surviving that may not serve us when we are out of these situations. They create patterns that become unconscious and trip us up as we try to move forward. Sometimes, we lose our voice in the process of trying to cope. We’re not even able to tell our own story because we never had the words to describe our experiences. (there is science behind why this happens, but I will save that for another day). These patterns shape our relationships and how we move through the world. We may find ourselves recreating the past in an unconscious effort to rewrite it, but that doesn’t work. And when we try to get unstuck, we keep hitting the same walls.

We try to tell ourselves “this is fine”, but it’s not fine. And somewhere deep inside, we know it.

When we realize it’s not fine, we’re taught that we need to find new ways of coping, but you can’t just learn new coping skills and “return to normal”. There was never a “normal” to begin with. So we dig deeper to find your voice so you can tell your story. Because the real work is within. You heal within so that you can connect, rise together, and resist the system that failed you.

Living in a world that wasn’t built for you is hard. Navigating systems that ignore your needs only adds to the weight. I offer a space where you can unmask, be fully yourself, and stop pretending to “fit.” You’re not broken. Together, we can explore how systems have shaped your experience, challenge internalized ableism, and build a life that works with your brain, not against it.

LGBTQIA+ folks deserve affirming care that goes beyond rainbow stickers and buzzwords. I offer a space where your identity isn’t just accepted, it’s understood in context. I recognize that queerness exists in a world that often demands conformity, silence, or assimilation. Whether you're exploring identity, navigating family or relational challenges, processing trauma, or simply seeking a space where you don’t have to explain yourself, I’m here. I have experience supporting trans and nonbinary clients, those in non-traditional relationships or family structures, and individuals carrying the weight of systemic and interpersonal harm. Together, we can explore how your identity intersects with your experiences, relationships, and sense of self, without pathologizing, minimizing, or needing you to fit into a neat box.

While distinct, sexual and domestic violence often overlap and carry similar long-term impacts. Sexual violence exists on a continuum and disproportionately affects LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent individuals, and those with prior trauma. I use the term sexual violence because it’s more inclusive of varied experiences. Domestic violence is more than physical harm, it includes emotional and psychological abuse. While terms like “narcissistic abuse” are common, they tend to center the perpetrator. My focus is on your story, your healing, and reclaiming your voice.