What is your approach to affirmative therapy?
I am a person centered therapist and believe that each client has their own answers. My role is to help clients feel empowered to see and speak their own truth. I am progressive in my perspective and actively seek to address any unconscious biases I may have via personal relationships with my queer loved ones, being curious about peoples experiences and seeking out continuing education that focuses on the needs of marginalized communities. My own experience with marginalization has built a sensitivity to the needs of those whose feel disempowered. As a first generation American I and someone who has been on their own recovery journey, I understand the feeling of being out of step with the dominant culture and the need to promote and empower those whose voice has historically been silenced.
