A bit about me.
Finding the right therapist isn’t always easy. I hope this snapshot helps you feel more informed in your process.
Identities & Interests
I am queer, transmasculine, white (German ancestry), temporarily able-bodied, and neuroconforming with some neurodivergent traits. I was born in the United States, I grew up in a California Bay Area suburb, and I’ve lived in Oakland (unceded Chochenyo Ohlone land) for 8 years. I am happiest when I’m in the redwoods, at the beach, singing with others, sweating in a sauna, making collage art, or playing with my pitbull-corgi Pippin. I welcome discussion around how my identities, privileges, lived experiences, and interests shape how I show up to this work. Here’s a video of me talking (to help you get a sense of my energy). You can use the following links to learn more about my style and modalities and my specialty areas.
Education & Professional Background
I have a Masters Degree in Social Work from California State University East Bay, a Multisubject Teaching Credential from CalTEACH, and a BA in Psychology and Social Behavior from University of California Irvine. I have worked in trans health settings as a clinic manager, peer counselor, mentorship program director, curriculum developer, presenter, content writer, and research assistant. I have worked in substance use settings as a harm reduction therapist, support group facilitator, and presenter. And I have worked in educational settings as a restorative justice counselor, elementary school teacher, and camp program director.
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I do not view suffering as pathology. I contextualize client experiences within systems of power and oppression. I honor ancient cultural practices and I challenge the supremacy of modern, Western medical models.
A non-comprehensive list of values, frameworks, and movements that I support and practice:
Allied with incarcerated & formerly incarcerated folks
Anti-Police & Anti-ICE
Antiracist
Black Lives Matter, Black Liberation, and Reparations
Body Neutral & Fat Positive
Climate Justice
COVID Informed & Allied
Decolonization & Land Back
DEAF/HoH Allied
Disability, Chronic Illness, & Chronic Pain Justice
Health at Every Size
HIV/AIDS Allied
Immigration Rights and Justice
Indigenous Sovereignty, Liberation, and Land Back
Reproductive Rights and Body Autonomy
Sex Worker Allied
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Supporting Trans, Nonbinary, and GNC Clients Who Use Substances. The Stonewall Project, San Francisco CA
Supporting Trans, Nonbinary, and GNC Clients as a Trans Clinician. The Stonewall Project, San Francisco CA
Supporting Trans and Non-Binary [Elementary] Students. John Muir Elementary School Professional Development Training, Berkeley CA
Supporting Trans and Non-Binary [Middle School] Students. Willard Middle School Professional Development Training, Berkeley CA
Mental Health Care for Transgender Youth: Best Practices [Co-Presented]. Seneca Center Professional Development Training, San Leandro CA + Westcoast Children’s Clinic Professional Development Training, Oakland CA
Cultural Humility: Gender 101. San Rafael Public Library Professional Development Training, San Rafael CA + National Center for Youth Law Professional Development Training, Oakland CA
Patient Experiences of Transgender Health Care in U.S. Family Planning Clinics [Co-presented]. American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting and Expo, Virtual
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Basic Principles Of Somatic Trauma Resolution. Feb 2021. Peter Carpentieri, LMFT, SEP. Feb 2021.
Somatic Therapy with Queer and Trans Clients. Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik, LCSW. Nov 2021.
IFS Foundations Course for Trans, Nonbinary, & Queer Clinicians. Sand Chang, PhD and Nic Wildes, LMHC of QTIFS. Spring 2024
Treatment of OCD in Adults. Patrick B. McGRATH, PhD of NOCD Academy. Oct 2024
Neurodiversity-Affirming Autism Assessment & Treatment Adaptation. Gender Health Training Institute; A. Ning Zhou, MD. Apr 2025
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Ingraham N, Fox L, Gonzalez AL, Riegelsberger A (2022) “I just felt supported”: Transgender and non-binary patient perspectives on receiving transition-related healthcare in family planning clinics. PLoS ONE 17(7): e0271691. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0271691