Values

My Values & What I Stand For

I believe therapy should be a space where you don’t have to shrink yourself to fit in. Where you can show up—messy, exhausted, unsure—and still be met with warmth, validation, and honesty. I also know that feeling comfortable in therapy isn’t just about the couch or the lighting—it’s about knowing where your therapist stands. So, let’s talk about that.

Who I am:

I’m a queer, neurodivergent therapist (he/him) who knows what it’s like to wrestle with big feelings, deep questions, and the weight of past experiences. I’m white and cisgender, and I recognize that identity shapes experience—including mine. That’s why I prioritize listening over assuming, learning over knowing, and meeting every person with curiosity and care.

I’ve sat with people carrying grief that feels impossible, trauma that lingers in the body, and identities that the world has tried to make them question. I’ve witnessed how loneliness can feel suffocating, how anxiety can make even the simplest decisions overwhelming, and how healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about learning to move forward with it.

What I Value:

Therapy should be a space where power dynamics don’t feel suffocating, where your voice matters more than mine, and where healing isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you remember who you are beneath the noise. I operate from a trauma-informed, intersectional, and anti-oppressive lens, always working to unlearn biases, acknowledge privilege, and hold space for the complexities of identity and experience.

I believe in:

  • Queer- and trans-affirming care that goes beyond tolerance and into true celebration of identity.

  • Anti-racist practice, which means continual learning, unlearning, and holding myself accountable.

  • Community as a healing force—we weren’t meant to do this alone.

  • Honest, human therapy where you don’t have to filter yourself, perform to be accepted, or defend your identities.

I pursue regular consultation focused on supporting LGBTQIA+ folks, navigating privilege, and deepening my understanding of trauma and grief. If you have questions about my values, my approach, or whether we’d be a good fit, reach out—I’d love to chat.