I am a PhD candidate with 10 years of clinical experience working with Queer and Indigenous clients in a variety of programmatic settings. I utilize a genuinely warm, humorous, and direct approach to gently challenge clients and invite them to step out of their current comfort zone and step into authentic living. I advocate for culturally conscious and meaningful practices and ways of being (e.g., language revitalization, basketweaving, ceremonial practices, song and dance, traditional tattooing and piercing, etc) as ways to actively address mental health concerns.

I am interested in basketweaving, spending quality time with elders and mentors, engaging in traditional tattooing and piercing practices, and working on my dissertation!

I engage in the following morning mindfulness practice: sip coffee (or tea) and set intentions for the day.

I recharge by either spending quality time with family and friends or catching catnaps with my two cats.

I have two ESAs, Cheesy Poof and Chex Mix! They often join sessions, providing only the most timely comedic relief and acrobatics to punctuate session discussions.