I am queer, transmasculine, white (German ancestry), temporarily able-bodied, and neuroconforming with some neurodivergent traits. I was born in the United States and live in Oakland, CA (unceded Chochenyo Ohlone land).

Nature, collage making, singing, and my dog are a few things that help me feel alive and grounded. I welcome discussion around how my identities, privileges, lived experiences, and interests shape how I show up to this work. Click here to view a video of me talking (to help you get a sense of my energy).

I have a Masters Degree in Social Work from California State University East Bay 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.

Some trainings I’ve received:

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.

Substance Use Disorder and ADHD: Safe, Effective Treatment Options - Timothy Wilens, M.D. Feb 2023

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

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

• Palestinian Liberation

• Reproductive Rights and Body Autonomy

• Sex Worker Allied

Motivational Interviewing & Initial Assessment.The Pacific Center, Berkeley CA  

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

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