I have over 15 years experience supporting clients from a holistic and integrative framework focused on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. I work with my clients as a guide and a teacher to help facilitate change and the ability to cope with the many life stressors and challenges that we all face such as work-life balance, parenting, depression, anxiety, anger management, multicultural and diversity needs, skill development, and more. I am here as a resource for you to ensure you have the care and services that you need!
I specialize in sexual minority challenges. I encourage all sexual expression, identity exploration and character development. Furthermore, I encourage an open dialog regarding identify uncertainty and affirming spiritual practices.
Being part of a marginalized community can be isolating and painful, especially if people you love reject such a defining aspect of your identity. Claiming your values and making authentic, affirming connections is part of the healing process.
I welcome all LGBTQ+ clients and I practice LGBTQ affirmative therapy. I also provide gender exploration and affirmation therapy. I have treated many same sex clients over the years and many bisexual or pansexual clients who may practice polyamory or non-monogamy.
I have great respect and empathy for the LGBTQ+ community. I've worked with these individuals many times and I revel in their successes and their courage to be who they are. I'd like help with that journey whenever I can.
Joie de Vivre is an affirmative practice and celebrates the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer experience. Affirmative therapy embraces a positive view of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) identities and relationships, and addresses the negative influences that homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism have on the lives of LGBTQ clients.