Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+
& Non-traditional Families
are the norm here
The world needs los of different kinds of people, and lots of different kinds of families. But systems are often set up for just one kind of person -- one kind of brain, one kind of gender, one kind of family. If you don't fit in those boxes, I got you.
Neurodiverse Families
You love your kid, but sometimes you just don’t understand them? You want to help but you don’t know how? Or sometimes you’re even afraid of them? Your kids are wonderful, but the sensory overwhelm, executive function demands, or constant need for attention are too much? The world needs lots of different kinds of brains, but its set up for pretty much just one kind. Whether Autistic, ADHD, or sensory sensitive, neurodiverse families trying to make it in a neurotypical world need more support. Attachment, discipline, and so much more look different for these families. I offer more tools, yes, but also a new way of looking at each of your true needs, and a chance to finally meet each other on shared ground.
Queer Families
If you know, you know: queer families have so much love and joy to share with their kids! And they often face different challenges than other families, from conception, to homophobia, to complex family dynamics. You shouldn't have to educate your therapist on what makes your family special -- queerness is the norm here! Your kids are wonderful, but the sensory overwhelm, executive function demands, or constant need for attention are too much? The world needs lots of different kinds of brains, but its set up for pretty much just one kind. Whether Autistic, ADHD, or sensory sensitive, neurodiverse families trying to make it in a neurotypical world need more support. Attachment, discipline, and so much more look different for these families. I offer more tools, yes, but also a new way of looking at each of your true needs, and a chance to finally meet each other on shared ground.
Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Families
Variation is the norm in the natural world – there are so many ways to be in a body, to be in a gender, to be a parent. When you’ve been brave enough to step outside of the sex-assigned-at-birth box and live your true self, you deserve celebration. And when your child is exploring gender, they deserve the best support we can give them. And, in the world today, trans and gender nonconforming families face oppression and danger no one should face. As a non-binary therapist myself, I work with these families to identify how to keep themselves safe, how to support their kids, and how to share their gifts with the world.
Alternative Families
Single parent families, adoptive families, blended families, foster and kinship care -- there are unique challenges and joy when we are outside of the "norm". I have years of experience supporting all of these kinds of families and more!
Polyamorous Families
Ethically non-monogamous and polyamorous families can raise kids absolutely surrounded by love. While non-monogamy can come with challenges for the grown ups – lots to learn and unlearn – it can be a gift to children, who have parents who understand attachment, take responsibility for their own needs, and are happy and fulfilled. Working with non-monogamous families, I bring an exquisite understanding of attachment theory, knowledge of children's needs, and lived experience.