l earned my bachelors at Penn State University in 1999 and my MA from the University of San Francisco in 2003. I have worked with issues of gendered violence at Penn State, Empower Yolo, WOMAN, Inc., and for Burning Man Emergency Services. I’ve worked with queer and trans issues for the former New Leaf Services and for Dimensions Clinic, and spent several years volunteering with San Francisco Sex Information. I have taught for organizations including UC Davis, the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Sonoma State University and the Society of Janus. You can see from my biography that issues of queerness, gender, and sexual and physical trauma and healing have always been close to my heart, and this is reflected both in my work and in my life.
In 2009 I had the honor to be selected as a founding member of the Community Advising Network with UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services. For six years I served as the on-site Community Counselor for the Women’s Resources & Research Center and the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center, giving me a deep respect for both the joys and challenges of life on campus in this millennium.
Some of my interests include writing, music and Buddhist philosophy.
I chose the cover image for my practice (the keyboard and violin at the top of the page) after noticing how often wellness-related sites depict a beautiful natural landscape. I also adore hiking when I can, and nature can be a tremendous balm for the soul. As someone who has lived with chronic illness all of my life, this particular remedy is not always available to me. I wanted to expand the imagery to include some things that can also soothe and nourish homebodies.
I am also an out and proud geek, so if that’s something that you’d like in a therapist then I might be the droid you’re looking for. 😉
