I believe that everyone has inherent strength. While I can be direct and to the point, I understand that this conversation is about your life, not mine. I come from an inclusive feminist background and am comfortable working with all genders. I also believe in the power of laughter and that everyone is capable of leading their best life. I want you to feel completely comfortable discussing any aspect of your sex life with me. While ‘normal’ is just a setting on the washing machine, I aim to normalize these conversations and provide a safe space for you. As a Sex Therapy Informed Professional and a trauma specialist, I am here to support you in addressing any concerns or goals you have in this area.
The clients that I am best positioned to serve are those with life issues that you may need help focusing on, we are not broken we do not need to be fixed but at times in our lives we need a safe space to focus on where to go next. Working through trauma, depression, PTSD, and Complex PTSD does not necessarily mean you have to relive everything, or that I have to hear it. It may be over but together we work to help unstick the fight flight or freeze patterns and forge new ones..
I love narrative therapy, we all have stories of our lives and so do those around us. This is how we not only view ourselves but how we view the world around us. In therapy we learn to tell a different story about ourselves one that is not as harsh, filled with more self-love, compassion and caring; one where we can weave a softer ending.
I am a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional. I am also trained in and utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which integrates mindfulness techniques to teach new ways of thinking and behaving, fostering a better quality of life. Additionally, I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused therapy that uses eye movements or bilateral stimulation to help reprogram the brain’s response to stress.
My strengths are that I know when to push, when to back off, and when its best to use my great sense of humor. Ive worked with a great variety of people, and am open and eager to learn more about my fellow humans.
Copyright © 2024 Blackstarcounseling - All Rights Reserved.