We each have the ability to adapt, overcome adversity and reach our highest potential. Life events, trauma, loss, conflicts & illness overwhelm our ability to cope. Healing becomes blocked. We become stuck. We protect & defend ourselves to avoid ever feeling that pain again. Solutions that once worked become part of the problem. When the wound is triggered, we experience intense emotion & distorted ways of thinking. In therapy, we journey together to uncover & remove the blocks to healing, transforming pain into meaning, awareness, & choice. I utilize psychodynamic, depth and Buddhist psychologies in addition to those listed. I have keen interests in life transition and work with health professional. I am LGBTQIA & gender-affirming. I have had the privilege to work with people of all ages and walks of life. Each one with a unique journey. I have 15 yrs experience as a counselor and many more years as a human being. I would consider it an honor to help you on your journey.