“The therapeutic process helps you to embrace even your most uncomfortable thoughts and emotions, seeing yourself as a glorious, unfinished work of art that is fearfully and wonderfully made. God gives you the blank canvas, all you have to do is pick up the brush and paint.”
“Since adolescence I have had a battle with the two parts of myself: one that wanted so sincerely to please God, and the other that felt an attraction to women.”
“Therapy is sacred ground to me. To sit with someone in the midst of pain or vulnerability, I know no greater joy. I have learned early on that curiosity is the most sincere form of empathy because it welcomes the question and the answer. Therapy is welcoming all parts of you to be present and accounted for..”
"Therapy is a queer thing. It can be awkward, costly, and at times even risky. being seen and exposed without protective armor. IT is in the raw and vulnerable space that therapy is simultaneously magical. Therapy is a chance at unlocking our true potential. With our therapist, we begin to open a window to a new world of hope, perspective, and healing."
“The only thing I’ve found that’s more challenging than figuring out how to be a human is figuring out how to let those around me be human too. Therapy is where we can figure them both out together.“
“God is so different from what I was told as a child. I could always sense and was drawn to the idea that there was a bigger me and a bigger God that I saw reflected in literature, art and nature.”
“Therapy is like going to the chiropractor. Sometimes things get out of alignment and talking about things with a trained professional can help relieve the pain”
“Therapy is about getting to know ourselves, all of our different parts, the ones we like and the ones we don’t. It can be hard to process but the end result is beautiful.”
“Therapy is a place where your unique beauty gets reflected back to you. It is a collaborative journey where we find the truth of who you are and learn to walk out the freedom that comes from that knowledge.”
“I am so grateful that I am able to serve my community, to help empower people who are marginalized, and co-create healing with my LGBTQ+ siblings"
"Therapy is a unique and meaningful experience that offers you the opportunity to explore and understand yourself more deeply. As your therapist, it is my privilege to meet you exactly where you are, with compassion and without judgment, and to create a safe space for you. I understand that life can be challenging, and change can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face those challenges alone."
“The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of our work together. I think of myself as a fellow traveler, moving towards healing with you, rather than myself as the healer and you, the sick one. I look forward to journeying with you.”
“Spiritual direction is the practice of being with people as they attempt to deepen their relationship with the divine, or to learn and grow in their own personal spirituality.”
“I see so many parallels between the inner healing process, and the ways in which God’s love radiates through us, in relationship to one another. It is my hope that if you find yourself struggling at a crossroads between your queer and spiritual identities, that I can help you see and shape a more integrated path forward.”
"Therapy is a deeply spiritual and personal journey where you have the opportunity to find healing and wholeness unlike anything before. You don't have to be alone in your dark places, there is hope. I count it a privilege to walk with you through the stories of your life towards fullness, wholeness and happiness."