I believe in equitable health care. I strive to make it possible for people of every socioeconomic class to receive therapy, and aim to minimize power differentials within the therapeutic space as much as possible. Clients are encouraged to hold me accountable by voicing concerns as they arise in therapy. This process should be collaborative!

While I am trained in various therapeutic modalities, my therapeutic stance is grounded in the Narrative Therapy worldview. Narrative Therapy is a nonjudgmental approach that centers people as the experts in their own experiences. As a narrative therapist, I view problems as problems, not people. Furthermore, I believe stories are the primary way we organize, interpret and make meaning of our lived experiences. I strive to recognize and minimize the effects of power imbalances and systems in place that contribute to the systemic oppression and marginalization of people seeking services.

Through a process called externalization, the people I work with are able to deconstruct shame-based experiences that previously felt inaccessible. Social work researcher and academic Brené Brown suggests shame thrives in “secrecy, silence and judgment.” I’ve found this to hold true in my work with people. Once there is distance between shame-based experiences and the identity of the person, it becomes possible to envision new possibilities.