Areas of Focus
Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy
What is neurodivergent-affirming therapy? It's simple, it's an approach to therapy that embraces neurodiversity, recognizing that different brains function in unique and valid ways. Rather than pathologizing differences, I focus on self-acceptance, sensory and nervous system understanding, and strengths-based strategies that align with how you naturally experience the world. I provide neurodivergent-affirming therapy for individuals, couples, and families - offering a supportive space where all identities, experiences, and ways of being are honored. In addition to the 10+ years I've spent working professionally in the nonprofit sector with people with Autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), ADHD, and many other neurotypes in between - and my formalized training in PDA, ADHD, Autism - I also live with neurodivergence myself. These parts of me give me a unique social location to work from. Whether you’re neurodivergent, exploring your identity and/or neurotype, or supporting a neurodivergent loved one; therapy can help foster understanding, reduce masking and burnout, and improve relationships. My practice is inclusive and trauma-informed, creating a space where you can feel truly seen, valued, and supported - exactly as you are.
Support for Parents
Becoming a parent is a profound and life-changing experience, bringing both joy and significant challenges. Parenthood can reshape identities, shift relationship dynamics, and introduce new emotional and physical demands. As a parent who has personally navigated these challenges myself, I understand how layered and unexpected the journey can be. I provide a supportive space for parents and caregivers at all stages - whether you're navigating the early days of postpartum life, adjusting to new roles, or supporting a neurodivergent child, teen, or adult. You might be experiencing identity shifts, sleep deprivation, emotional overwhelm, caregiver burnout, worries about transitions, or changes in your relationships. Together, we’ll work to process these changes, improve communication, and build a strong foundation for your well-being and your family’s thriving.
Helping Teens & Young Adults through Transitions
The teen years and early adulthood are filled with change - emotionally, socially, physically, and academically. From navigating friendships and family dynamics to managing school stress, identity exploration, and the uncertainty of life after high school, these years are marked by immense growth and challenge. My background includes supporting teens in a vibrant community setting and working closely with neurodivergent young adults, giving me insight into the diverse and layered experiences that shape this stage of life. I offer a nonjudgmental, supportive space for teens and transitional-aged youth (ages 13–26) to explore their thoughts, feelings, and evolving identities. For young adults, therapy can be especially helpful while navigating employment, work-life balance, relationships, independence, or simply figuring out what comes next. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just need a place to process, you're not alone in the journey.
Empowering Leaders & Professionals
High-performing professionals often carry a heavy load - leading teams, managing responsibilities, and striving to meet high expectations, all while juggling personal commitments behind the scenes. For many, especially high-powered men and women, this can lead to burnout, relationship strain, imposter syndrome, or a sense of disconnection from yourself. If you're also navigating neurodivergence, the challenges can be even more complex and less understood. With over a decade of experience in leadership roles across various nonprofits in Sonoma County - and in supporting high-powered individuals navigating intense personal and professional demands - I understand the unique pressures that come with being the one others rely on. I offer a compassionate, strengths-based, trauma-informed space where you can slow down, reflect, and reconnect. Whether you're seeking more balance, clarity, emotional resilience, or a deeper sense of alignment in your life and work, therapy can provide the support you need to move forward with intention - on your terms.