About Me
For over a decade, I have worked as a social worker and psychotherapist in both the non-profit and private sectors. My practice is grounded in warmth, intuition, and creativity. I use the lens of relational psychodynamics, feminism, and queer theory to support both individuals and couples. I believe in my own ongoing learning and self-reflection, and aspire to bring my authentic self to the therapy space. I have always been a curious observer prone to analyzing myself and the world around me. I am also an avid climber and believe deeply in the therapeutic nature of climbing.
I received my Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master’s of Arts in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago. I am currently a certificate candidate at the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis. I am a member of the American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work (AAPCSW).
My Therapeutic Approach
My practice combines insights from relational-psychoanalysis, social work, and mindful body awareness. Psychoanalysis explores the unconscious and how it impacts our relationships and patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This may include memories, wishes, or repressed desires that we often label as “bad” or shameful. By bringing them into our conscious awareness we can reduce shame and find new acceptance and meaning. Social work teaches us about intersecting systems of power and oppression, and removes some of the traditional hierarchies inherent historically in the field of therapy and psychoanalysis.
I am committed to working with people holding marginalized identities and viewing these in the context of our current sociopolitical environment. I also work with folks who may feel like outsiders - whether because of an identity they hold such as LGBTQIA - or personality traits such as “highly sensitive” or “overthinkers.” I am committed to making all of these parts feel seen.