Compassionate Support Through Liminal Spaces

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. I offer the capacity to be with all feelings that emerge in that space. Together, we’ll navigate this journey with compassion and care, allowing healing and meaning to emerge in your own time.

It can be lonely to feel like you don’t quite fit in and can be isolating. Whether in your family, community, or even in your own skin, it’s a common experience for so many and one I am intimately acquainted with. That ache for connection is real, and it deserves care. We’ll make space to explore identity, relationships, and the places you feel most at home. With compassion and curiosity, we cultivate a sense of belonging that starts within you and extends outward into the communities and connections that nourish you.

You notice the sublties like the small shifts in a room, the beauty in everyday moments, the unspoken grief. That sensitivity can feel like both a gift and a burden. In this space, we honor your depth without asking you to toughen up or tune out. We’ll explore ways to stay grounded, set boundaries, and let your sensitivity become a source of connection and strength rather than exhaustion.

I support you in exploring life’s big, unanswerable questions. Whether they arise from spiritual experience, a sense of mystery, or the fear that nothing lies beyond this life, all is welcome. Grounded in an existential approach, we explore the full spectrum of being human: doubt, wonder, dread, awe, and everything in between. You don’t need to hold any particular belief to be met here. Together, we create space for what resists easy answers and listen for the quiet wisdom beneath the surface.

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

Many of us feel deeply for the state of the world - for humans, plants, and animals alike. Witnessing injustice can bring grief, anger, or helplessness. In our sessions, you’ll find a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore these feelings. Together, we can reconnect with meaning and purpose, clarify where to direct your energy, and cultivate grounded presence even amid uncertainty.

Rooted in a commitment to disability justice, our nature-based 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 healing 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 $120-160/hour with sliding scale available.

For residents of New York State and Colorado, I offer therapy via telehealth or in office. My therapeutic approach is deeply somatic and trauma-informed, grounded in a 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) and Somatic Experiencing, I tailor each session to your unique needs. We’ll move 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 $120-160/hr with sliding scale spots available. I also provide superbills as needed.