At Affirmed Emotions, I'm committed to providing supportive, empathetic, and affirming care to all clients - no matter their race, gender or gender identity, sexuality, sexual orientation, or relationship structure - that is grounded in authenticity, transparency, inclusivity, and compassion. I honor and support all individuals in exploring and expressing their true selves and fostering a space free from judgment and discrimination. I'm a proud sex work positive, kink-aware, & racial justice allied therapist. My mission is to empower my clients to achieve personal growth, help to foster resilience and healing, embrace acceptance and diversity, and continue to advocate for equal rights and opportunities for all.
I truly think that therapy has to be a balance of several things to be effective: a strong therapeutic connection, a mix of different treatment approaches, effort from both of us, plenty of humor and laughter, and a little fun sprinkled in with the hard stuff. (Yes, I want to see the pictures, and yes, I want to read the texts! You can even make me a slideshow - those are my favorites!)
I promise to be truthful, genuine, and congruent in every situation and in every session. There might be times I have to share some hard truths, but I promise to do it in the gentlest way possible, while still making sure it’s helpful.
Not sympathy. I won’t feel sorry for you, but I will understand what you’re feeling and be right there with you in those feelings. I’ll sit with you in them until you’re ready to work through and process them, because sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.
Everyone deserves equal rights, opportunities, and protection from discrimination - full stop. These aren’t privileges; they’re basic human rights. I’m committed to making sure you feel seen, heard, respected, and valued in every session, and that these rights are upheld every time we meet.