Healing happens in relationship, not in isolation. We are all carrying more than our bodies and nervous systems were designed to hold, from family stress and school and work pressure to racism, gender expectations, ableism, immigration stress, and systems that were never built with so many in mind. My work is to create a space where you don’t have to carry it alone and where you feel supported.I work with teens and adults who are facing racial stress, identity questions, trauma, school challenges, family conflict, and the emotional impact of living in a world that isn’t always safe or fair. Many of the people I support are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, people of color, first generation students, or young people who feel unseen or misinterpreted in the systems around them.Therapy with me is collaborative and grounded in social justice. We slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and build skills that support emotional regulation, grounding, and connection. I use EM DR, DBT informed strategies, and trauma responsive approaches, but the relationship always comes first. You get a real human who listens, reflects, and helps you understand what’s underneath the struggle, including the systemic forces shaping it. If you’re looking for a space that honors your story, your culture, your identities, and the realities you’re navigating, whether you’re a teen or adult, you’re in the right place.