Women's Issues

I specialized in women's issues throughout college and have maintained focusing on content related to women's issues, particularly surrounding sex, parenting/pregnancy/postpartum, and self esteem.

From my first psychology class to the writing of my dissertation, I have been passionate about women's issues and how all people are impacted by gender roles. My approach deconstructs, evaluates, and explores what gender identity is, what it means to you, and how it might impact your life. Using integrative, depth-oriented approaches, we will work together to understand your struggles through a different lens and explore how to live in the most authentic way possible.

My approach is built on a foundation of feminist, anti-oppression values. I believe therapy is ineffective if the greater social context a person lives in is not examined critically; most of the time, doing so is empowering for all genders.

With both a Master’s degree in Women’s Studies and Gender Studies and practical experience in the field, I am well versed and prepared to apply a feminist lens to your experience.

Specialization in women's empowerment and self-compassion. Providing a warm, gentle space to be curious about internalized negative self-perceptions, cultivate healthier boundaries and relationships, embrace rest, learn self-compassion, and foster one's authentic self.

In my training and research, I focused on the experiences of women, specifically Latina/x women.

If you have a uterus, you know how much it can affect your day to day life. From my experiences of endometriosis and ovarian cysts, I know about chronic pain and the mental health effects of the menstrual cycle. As if internal physical concerns weren't enough, being socialized as a girl or woman may have taught you to put others needs (and wants!) before your own, have permeable boundaries, or that you can rest when all the work is done. Let's unpack this and take down the patriarchy!

No one can be strong and confidant in every area life all of the time, therapy is a safe place to bring the fears, worries, dreams and desires that you can’t always share with your partners, family or employees. You deserve to receive the kind of care and attention that you give to other people. You deserve a support system that is as thoughtful and wise as you are.

I have specialized training in assessing and treating issues related to perinatal and reproductive mental health, including concerns related to the menstrual cycle, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), perimenopause, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), infertility, pregnancy loss, and other matters related to family planning.

It is my life's mission to help women recover from the depression and anxiety caused by striving for perfectionism.

Being a woman can be hard enough. Add balancing work, family, school, care-taking for an ailing parent, and being you may feel impossible. I support women in feeling more grounded, less stressed out, and more present in their lives and their relationships.

Since adolescence, I have been a student of archetype, mythology and spirituality as it relates to our lived experiences. Menopause, aging and identity is another focus area of my specialized support and I am in an ongoing exploration of cronehood in our culture. Beyond many parent trainings, I also bring my lived experience as a mother in my support of the challenges of adjusting to parenthood.

Women are often faced with unique mental, physical, emotional and spiritual challenges throughout their lifetime. Art Therapy is a mind, body and soul approach to reclaiming yourself. Art naturally engages our whole being, which can allow for deep healing and lasting change. Through therapeutic art-making, I will help you process emotions and trauma, build self-awareness and self-confidence, and find the wise part of your soul so that you can come back home to yourself.

I have a passion for working with women in all phases of life, focusing on anxiety, self-esteem, body image, relationships, and trauma recovery. Together, we will work towards personal growth, healing, and the realization of your fullest potential, ensuring you feel heard, valued, and empowered in all aspects of your life.

I work with women and young adults in college or early in their career who are experiencing panic, social anxiety, ADHD/attention problems, stress, and job burnout. Most young adults who come to work with me are used to doing it all (and doing it well) on their own. While each woman’s story is her own, it’s helpful to remember that she doesn’t have to go at it alone. That’s why I provide tailor made therapy for women to support the unique struggles common to many women's experiences.

To me, "Women's Issues" can range from identifying as a woman, to navigating the workplace as a woman, to dating, to friendships. I am here to support you in identifying and challenged limiting beliefs, as well as identifying and building strengths. I am passionate about supporting women build confidence to live authentically.

I am proud to be a feminist and anti-patriarchal. It would be an honor to help you, my fellow woman, hold, process, and integrate the ways that power imbalances have impacted you over your lifetime. A core aspect of feminist therapy is power-analysis, or the consideration of how differences in power and privilege between genders or various social or demographic groups can affect feelings of self-worth, mental health symptoms, routine behaviors, and life choices.

I primarily work with women-identified adults who have experienced trauma. I use holistic, somatic methods to help women: - validate and express emotions including anger - cultivate inner strength, intuition, trust and creativity - connect to sensual pleasure and empowered sexuality - develop more satisfying relationships on your own terms - navigate patriarchy and gender oppression I especially love working with queer/bi women seeking to explore their sexuality and gender expression.

I feel passionately about women's issues including coming of age, sexual exploration and liberation, equality in the workplace, childbirth and childbirth trauma, grief work in relation to miscarriage, abortion, and adoption etc.