How I Work

I am a strengths-based and trauma-informed Expressive Arts Therapist, specializing in working with kids and teens. This means I often utilize multiple modalities of arts-based practices (poetry, visual arts, drama, movement, sound, and/or music) as a way to deepen therapeutic work and to explore and express what cannot otherwise be said. In addition to the arts, I utilize somatic approaches,  Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, skill-building, mindfulness, and hold the mindset of viewing an individual within their family system, for a holistic approach to mental health and overall wellness. I also bring a strong social justice lens into my work, always keeping the client at the center, while being mindful of how context, systems, access and privilege impact wellbeing.

I have had success working with people who experience the following:

• Worry, stress, anxiety, or overwhelm

• Depression

• Grief and loss

• Family, relationship, and significant life changes

• New motherhood

• Trauma

•  Autism spectrum, developmental disabilities, and neurodiversity

• Social skills development

• Coping skills development

• Parenting

• Attachment

• Identity exploration

• Behavioral challenges

• Body image

• Eating disorders

• LGBTQ+ identity work