I always knew I would do something in the "helping world." In high school, I learned about art therapy and declared, to my friends and art teacher, that I would become an art therapist one day. After settling in to undergrad coursework, psychology alone didn't seem quite right. I knew the power of the creative process from personal experience and I revisited my declaration, trusting that a Masters degree in Art Therapy was the next step.
After having my daughter and experiencing life as a parent, I felt a familiar calling. I knew that supporting birthing and parenting people during pregnancy and early parenthood was important work. My training in neurodivergent-affirming therapy has expanded my work to include specialized support for Autistic adults and ADHDers in individual and couples therapy.
As a queer therapist, I understand that it can be essential to know that the therapy space is affirming. In addition to connecting with people during their perinatal experiences, I also work with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community seeking support around mental health and identity exploration.
I opened my private practice in 2015, after several years working in mental health agencies, with the intention to serve others, but I knew I could create a space to hold more types of healing and growth. It was then that my vision for a group art therapy practice was born.
I do what I do at Alexandria Art Therapy because the world doesn't talk about mental health enough in an affirming space and too many neurodivergent clients experience the damaging effects of uninformed therapy rooted in a neurotypical approach. I’m here to support you, and other folks like you, through these (often chaotic) experiences - to help you realize you aren't alone, what you’re feeling is common, and wellbeing is possible.
