My Philosophy

At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief in the power of empathy, creativity, and collaboration in the journey toward identity and belonging. I work with adoptees of all ages- children, adolescents, and adults- including transracial, transnational, adoptees, honoring their story as they experience it, not the narrative often told around them. This same commitment extends to LGBTQIA+ individuals, who also deserve the space to define their own identity and tell their story through their own eyes, on their terms.

I approach adoption through a trauma-informed lens, recognizing that the loss of birth family- whether domestic or international, remembered or preverbal- shapes how adoptees move through the world, even when it coexists with genuine gratitude and love for the life they’ve been given. Both can be true. My work creates a safe, nonjudgemental space where clients can process these layered experiences through play, art, sand tray, and conversation at a pace and in a language that fits who they are. By fostering a trusting therapeutic relationship, I aim to support each person’s journey towards self-understanding, healing and resilience.