Tending Roots

ways of thinking and being that are born from it. We will look at how to heal within a sick cultural system and how to transform patterns of harm.

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I try to take an anti-oppression, survivor-informed  approach to my work; I do so imperfectly, like all of us, and I walk the path toward aligning actions and values with you. I specialize in working with individuals who have engaged in violence and survived violence, which unfortunately includes many of us who are living in the conditions of racial capitalism, white cis hetero patriarchy, and ongoing colonization. As an Alaska Native Unangax and white, 2 Spirit, disabled, queer person, I bring my experiences and identities to my therapy practice. I'm committed to my own growth and healing, and showing up authentically, ethically, and responsibly in my professional and personal communities. I practice robust COVID and viral safety precautions as community care and encourage all to do so. 

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Therapeutically, I use approaches including Internal Family Systems and parts work, mindfulness/somatic, EMDR, and Cognitive/Behavioral therapies. I recognize that much of these modalities has been appropriated from Indigenous cultures and developed by and within oppressive systems. I am committed to respecting and integrating non-Western approaches to healing and Indigenizing my own wherever possible and invited. I strive to partner with my clients to identify and grow what serves them and community and transform what does not.

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I have two master’s degrees in social work and education with a focus in clinical sex therapy. In 2022 I completed a PhD in Human Sexuality Studies focusing on the connection between sexual fantasies and behavior. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and Certified Sex Offense Treatment Provider.

I offer therapy with individuals, families, and other relationship structures. I offer specialized group therapies according to the needs of my clients (inquire for current offerings).  I specialize in sexual abuse intervention/prevention, sexuality therapy, and complex trauma. I am a Certified Sex Offense Treatment Provider. I working with queer, gender-expansive, disabled, and Native people as I share those identities. ​​I offer specialized assessment and formal consultation. If you are a community member unsure of how to respond to a situation involving sexual abuse, feel free to reach out for a free community consult (this is not meant to be or replace crisis or emergency response).

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Offerings:

I offer telehealth and in-person (masked) sessions at my office on Duwamish land in south seattle. I do not accept insurance, though I can provide a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement if you have that coverage.

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• EMDR Therapy (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)

• Individual therapy

• Specialized group therapy/support groups

• Consultation/education/training

• Paid Family/Medical Leave (PFMLA) Consultations (learn more below)

• Gender Affirming Care Consults/Letter (FREE-$200 sliding scale)

• Sexual Behavior/Risk Assessments (also called "sexual deviancy evaluations”) 

• Sex Offense Specific Treatment - Individual and Group​

• Sexual behavior therapy, concerns about sexual attraction/arousal

• Sex therapy​

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Fees:​​ Standard fees are provided below. I try to make my offerings accessible and sustainable​, and set fees that honor those values, which includes honoring my time and needs. I reserve some slots for sliding scale based on financial need and goodness of fit for my program, which can be inquired about by contacting me directly. Individual and agency rates differ, in order to create access for services for people with greater financial need. 

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Therapy - Standard rate for individual private pay sessions is $175 per hour. Groups are $80 per group (90-120 mins depending on size). 

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Professional consultation/Specialized Risk Assessment - Starting at $250/hour (expert services and court testimony may have a higher rate)

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