Therapy is often about expanding perspectives and as smart and capable as people are, it's difficult sometimes to have perspective about ourselves. Also, most of the time, people change when they feel safe enough to do so and therapy at it's core is about creating and fostering that sense of safety and connection within ourselves and with other people. I love connecting with other people in deeper ways that go beyond small talk and I really enjoy helping people make sense of all the puzzle pieces that make up who they are. I'm a big believer in the idea that we all make sense and I love helping people make sense of themselves. My ideal client is someone who is looking to understand themselves better and is curious about why they do what they do and what makes them tick. This can mean folx who are noticing patterns in their relationships, their thinking, their responses to things, etc. that they want to understand and possibly change, as well as folx who are trying to make or find meaning out of things that have happened to them.I have extensive experience with survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, and childhood trauma. I also love working with other helping professionals, fellow therapists in particular.