Ever feel like everyone else got the memo on how to be a person, but you missed out? Other people seem to know how to give themselves grace, but you can’t escape your own rigid expectations for yourself. Other people speak up for themselves, but when you try, there’s a lump in your throat. They seem to be on their own team, but you only know how to treat yourself with scorn and derision. You might be a burnt-out “gifted kid”, a nervous cosplayer, or an outsider of another stripe. Whatever your story, you feel stuck in the dark, trapped by shame and self-criticism. I see you, and I want to help. My office is a safe and welcoming space for clients whose lives may not fit the “traditional” mold, with all the scare quotes and side-eyes that word deserves. Working from a place of authenticity, I help my clients build a solid foundation of self-compassion, while also equipping them to deal with the inevitable ups and downs of real life.