Many of my clients begin therapy to explore their gender identities and expressions. Often, they have a strong sense that there are identifiable, actionable changes that could help them feel more secure in themselves, but are facing some kind of barrier—either external and/or self-created—that prevents them from moving toward lasting change. Together we explore how to move through those barriers into a liberated identity space of gender embodiment.

For some clients, gender embodiment is the main focus of our work together. For others, it is an entry point to discussing additional salient identities and significant aspects of their lives. This might include dating as a trans or non-binary person, coming out at work, finding friends with shared identities or experiences, making sense of being trans in different cultural settings, and/or learning to embrace masculinity and/or femininity in healthy ways. The focus of therapy may change over the course of our treatment depending on shifting needs. However it goes, I’ll be with you along the way.

I feel especially passionate about working with trans folks who have been deeply harmed by the medical industrial complex. I also feel pulled toward this work in the ongoing violent political climate in the U.S. With persistent threats to trans people’s basic rights, being in a space where you can freely explore all the different parts of yourself with another trans person can feel loving and transformative.