Grief takes many forms — the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a shift in identity, displacement, and so much more. I hold space for sorrow, uncertainty, and the slow work of integration, honoring grief as a sacred part of the human experience. Together, we’ll navigate this journey with compassion and care, allowing healing and meaning to emerge in your own time.

I offer a grounded, affirming space to explore all parts of who you are—whether clearly defined, shifting, or still unfolding. This includes gender, sexuality, relationship structures, cultural and racial identities, neurodivergence, and more. You don’t need to have a fixed or final sense of identity. It’s okay to be questioning, to change, and to grow over time. Together, we make room for your truth in all its complexity, supporting you in living more fully and authentically—wherever you are in your journey.

Trauma can disrupt our connection to our bodies, sense of safety, and identity — whether it stems from early relational wounding, sexual abuse or assault, or other overwhelming experiences. Using gentle, somatic, and trauma-informed approaches, I support your nervous system in restoring balance and regulation. Together, we build awareness of sensations and emotions, fostering safety and trust within yourself—always at a pace that honors your unique needs.

I’m here to support you in exploring life’s big, unanswerable questions—whether they emerge from spiritual experiences, a sense of mystery, or the fear that nothing lies beyond this life. Rooted in an existential approach, I welcome the full spectrum of human experience: doubt, wonder, dread, awe, and everything in between. You don’t need to believe anything in particular to be held here. Together, we can make space for what doesn’t have easy answers and listen for the quiet wisdom that lives beneath the surface.

I support people navigating changes — coming out, moving, endings and beginnings, celebrations, or stepping into a new chapter of identity or purpose. These threshold moments can be disorienting, tender, and powerful all at once. You don’t have to go through them alone. I offer a steady, compassionate presence as you navigate what’s emerging, and together we can find meaningful ways to honor the transition, integrate what’s been, and welcome what’s ahead.

Many of us carry a deep concern for the state of the world—for humans, plants, and animals alike. Witnessing injustice and harm can bring grief, anger, or helplessness. I offer a compassionate space to explore these feelings without judgment. Together, we can reconnect with meaning, purpose, and clarify where you want to direct your energy, cultivating grounded presence even amid uncertainty.

Rooted in a commitment to disability justice, my nature-based therapy sessions honor the diverse ways bodies and minds move through the world. I offer in-person sessions in the parks and natural spaces of Rochester, NY, where therapy unfolds in connection with the living world. These sessions invite us to step outside traditional office settings and into environments where nature becomes an active, co-regulating presence in the therapeutic process.

Disability justice means co-creating accessible, flexible, and non-pathologizing care. Together, we choose locations that meet your mobility, sensory, and pacing needs. Whether we’re seated on a bench, walking slowly, or simply being with the land, your comfort and agency guide our work. Online and office-based sessions are also available when outdoor sessions are not accessible or desired.

Nature-based therapy can be especially supportive in times of grief, transition, or existential questioning. With a somatic and trauma-informed approach, we may explore inner child work, resourcing, and boundary repair, while attuning to the rhythms of the body and the land. The slower pace and sensory richness of natural spaces help regulate the nervous system and create space for reflection, integration, and reconnection.

Sessions are shaped collaboratively to respect your goals, access needs, and the depth of your unique path. Rates are $160/hour with sliding scale available.

For residents of New York and Colorado, I offer therapy via telehealth or phone, as well as in-person sessions at my office in Rochester, NY. My therapeutic approach is deeply somatic and trauma-informed, grounded in a queer, decolonial framework that honors your full lived experience. I critically engage with the systemic and cultural forces that often pathologize or marginalize identities, creating a compassionate space where healing can unfold authentically and safely.

Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach that recognizes the intimate connection between the mind, body, and nervous system in healing from trauma, stress, and emotional dysregulation. Trauma and overwhelming experiences are often stored not just in memory, but physically—in muscle tension, breath patterns, posture, and nervous system activation. Somatic therapy helps you become aware of these bodily sensations and responses, allowing you to safely process and release stored tension or trauma.

Using evidence-based modalities from my trainings in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I tailor each session to your unique needs — always moving at a pace that respects and listens to your body. This relational and embodied work supports reconnecting with your internal resources, fostering resilience, and cultivating a stronger sense of safety and presence in daily life.

Sessions are $160/hr with a few sliding scale spots available. I also provide superbills to help clients submit claims to their insurance providers for potential reimbursement.