I specialize in working with people dealing with some form of trauma in their lives or the lives of their loved ones. This can manifest in many ways including present trauma ranging from sexual assault to domestic violence or it may mean dealing with past trauma from childhood and how it is affecting your life and current relationships. We all deal with trauma in our own way but I believe that everyone can take the difficulty of surviving such an experience and turn it into a tremendous strength that can lead us soaring to new heights.

I also pride myself on working with families of all kinds including alternative families. I have experience with the GLBTQ community as well as polyamorous families. When you're not monogamous, sometimes the issues aren't about polyamory or your alternative lifestyle. Having a poly friendly counselor helps keep the focus on the real issues.

Alternative Sexualities and Lifestyles are another area I chose to specialize in for I believe there is a lack of resources available. Sexual variance, fringe communities, alternative living arrangements; all of these are often misunderstood and judged. While working with these communities I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore issues related and unrelated to one's alternative way of self-expression.

I also have a background in religious and spiritual studies. I believe that a person's spiritual journey has a tremendous effect on their life and so I have made a point to study world religions so that I can meet a variety of clients where they are on their path whether it includes a spiritual tradition or not.

I also work with mixed relationships (polyamorous/monogomous). Families come in many shapes and sizes and unfortunately many counselors are only trained in working with traditional and nuclear families. I believe it is important to understand the dynamics that come into play in many cultures and traditions and how it effects the family unit as a whole.