Now Scheduling for Gender Affirming Assessments & Adult Autism Assessments
The path ahead may look formidable, but I will traverse it all the same
Time to Transform
The path ahead may look formidable, but I will traverse it all the same
Second Heart Healing Philosophy
On healing, not fixing
I believe no person is inherently bad or permanently broken. Rather, we have learned to survive as best we could in a deeply flawed world. And sometimes our best efforts need new perspective, investigation, or reimagining to evoke a new experience. I invite my clients to use our time together to learn how to feel safe in relationship, how to be authentic, how to practice conflict, and how to come home to yourself. This is not the realm of "quick fixes," but rather lasting inner change. I tend to not focus on worksheets or specific therapeutic scripts, but on the experience we are having together.
Existential, not pathological perspective
While I use a diagnostic & treatment planning process to validate your care through the "Medical model," I approach the therapeutic relationship differently. I believe healing happens best when we approach ourselves as unique beings in context, rather than a person with a disordered brain or cognitive illness. Mental health diagnoses are quite different than physical health ones, and while it makes sense to call an illness like the Flu a biological pathology, many mental health conditions respond well to treatment from a view of "how does this make sense for me in my context? And how can I shape my experience in an affirming and respectful way?"
Therapeutic relationships
The "counselor-client fit," or how well you like your therapist, has the strongest influence on beneficial therapy outcomes. My personality and style is not going to be for everyone, and that is okay! This is why I offer an initial free phone consultation, and regularly check in with you about how we're doing together. If I am not your cup of tea, that is totally fine - I can set you up with referrals to other providers who may fit your style better.
Integrating components of a meaningful life
Many folks struggling with their mental health find that their world feels flattened, restricted, rigid, or overwhelming. Something you can expect from me is a focus on how you are living your present life, as well as curiosity about past patterns and past experiences. Have you wanted to express your creativity but felt stuck in "Freeze" or perfectionism? Do you value community but struggle to connect with friends? I ask my clients to experiment with their life outside of session, to invite and evoke the things they find meaningful and see how that shapes their mental health experience.
Services Offered
Individual Counseling
Relationship Counseling
Relationship Counseling
Not currently accepting new clients
Services are provided by telehealth or walk-and-talk sessions only
I support clients with a myriad of challenges, including developmental & relational trauma, identity development & self-worth, suicidal ideation and self-injury, neurodivergence, and plurality. Some diagnoses I commonly work with are: Dis
Not currently accepting new clients
Services are provided by telehealth or walk-and-talk sessions only
I support clients with a myriad of challenges, including developmental & relational trauma, identity development & self-worth, suicidal ideation and self-injury, neurodivergence, and plurality. Some diagnoses I commonly work with are: Dissociative Identity Disorder, OSDD, Autism, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship Counseling
Relationship Counseling
Not currently accepting new clients
Services provided by telehealth only
I offer relationship counseling to monogamous couples and polyamorous dyads & groups. I approach this work from an attachment lens, using primarily Emotion Focused Therapy. I also ask clients to reflect on ways their identities, values, and cultures impact the relation
Not currently accepting new clients
Services provided by telehealth only
I offer relationship counseling to monogamous couples and polyamorous dyads & groups. I approach this work from an attachment lens, using primarily Emotion Focused Therapy. I also ask clients to reflect on ways their identities, values, and cultures impact the relationship. I believe in helping clients co-create their relationships in ways that serve and challenge them.
Group Counseling
Relationship Counseling
Group Counseling
Wait List
Services are provided in-person only
Transmasculine Support Group
I have the privilege of facilitating this group with Kaden Winterkorn through their practice. You can find more information on this group through their website, and reach out to Kaden to be added to our wait list!
https://www.kadenwinterkorn.com/transmasculine-support-group
Gender Affirming Care Surgical Assessments
Gender Affirming Care Surgical Assessments
Gender Affirming Care Surgical Assessments
Services provided by telehealth only
I offer assessment sessions for gender-affirming medical care, to support other trans & nonbinary folks feel more aligned with their bodies and presentation. These assessment sessions follow the WPATH Standards of Care, version 8, and meet the requirement for insurance coverage of surgical procedures.
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Services provided by telehealth only
I offer assessment sessions for gender-affirming medical care, to support other trans & nonbinary folks feel more aligned with their bodies and presentation. These assessment sessions follow the WPATH Standards of Care, version 8, and meet the requirement for insurance coverage of surgical procedures.
I offer both straightforward letter-writing assessment sessions, and exploration or processing sessions for clients with uncertainties, frustrations, or emotions that come with medical transition. See the "Assessments" page for more information.
Adult Autism Assessments
Gender Affirming Care Surgical Assessments
Gender Affirming Care Surgical Assessments
WAIT LIST: Scheduling for December 2024
Services provided by telehealth only
Much of the recent research on autism suggests that many people's autistic presentation was missed in childhood. I offer autism assessment packages for people age 18 and older with verbal capacity, who were not assessed in childhood. This includes an assessment bat
WAIT LIST: Scheduling for December 2024
Services provided by telehealth only
Much of the recent research on autism suggests that many people's autistic presentation was missed in childhood. I offer autism assessment packages for people age 18 and older with verbal capacity, who were not assessed in childhood. This includes an assessment battery and psychoeducation & diagnosis integration sessions, typically spanning 4-6 sessions total. Clients can expect: A diagnosis (or clarity about their experience if they are not autistic), a strengths-based diagnostic write-up, education about their neurotype, and ideas about next steps. See the "Assessments" page for more information.
Specialty Consultation
Gender Affirming Care Surgical Assessments
Specialty Consultation
Services provided by telehealth or in-community meetings
For parents, other providers, allies, and community members, I offer 30-60 minute consultations on my various specialties. If you see something on my site that resonates with a client you work with, a friend you support, or a member of your family, I'm happy to meet with you and offer the knowledge I have built.