Counseling Services

As a disabled person who has worked in mental health and social service sectors for over 15 years, I know there is a lack of mental health support for sick/disabled folks. I also know that the general care that does exist is not disability competent.

Ableism is a profound barrier to accessing the life we want as disabled and sick folks, ableism runs through all parts of our lives: medical ableism from doctors, lack of support for our hopes and dreams from family because “you‘re too disabled to do that,” physical barriers to our classrooms or workplaces and internalized ableism when we start believing what society is telling us. Internalized ableism can make us feel not worthy of love, support, work, school, relationships, pets, friends and a purpose in life.

I offer mental health support to people with disabilities, chronic illnesses and those who identify as neurodivergent. I believe our wellbeing is a combination of all parts of our lives - including our mental health. Often, mental health takes a backseat when managing chronic illness or disability, but it deserves our attention too.

I work with a healing justice and trauma informed approach. I acknowledge how various oppressions and identities intersect and can affect our wellbeing. I see my role as a counselor as an ally in supporting you in your own work. I am here to witness your growth, to help you notice your own behaviors and patterns and to hold space for you to feel and process. I want you to be able to connect to your own values and dreams, to be empowered to know what is you and what society is “expecting” of you.

My Availability

I am currently at capacity and not taking on new clients for counseling.

Session Details

All counseling sessions are 50 minutes and done over video chat or phone.

I offer a free, 20 minute “meet and greet” to see if we would be a good fit.

Sessions are sliding scale $65-95. Payment is through EMT or credit cards.

I work outside of the medical model and therefore do not qualify for insurance reimbursements.

Supporting Couples and Families

In addition to supporting disabled and/or chronically ill individuals, I also work with couples and families. Conflicting access needs can be challenging to navigate, I help people communicate and better understand each others boundaries, needs and experiences.

Rates for couples/families are $100-150 sliding scale.

Consulting

I provide consulting for professionals and individuals looking for specific conversations around disability support. I can offer my expertise around disability resources and how to navigate tough interpersonal situations. I can also support therapists and health professionals on how to more effectively support their disabled clients.

Sliding Scale - Please contact me to set up a meeting

Peer Support Groups

LGBTQ + Disabled/Sick/ND/Mad Helping Professionals - Starts September 22nd 2021

This virtual facilitated support group series is for therapists, counselors and coaches who identify as disabled, sick, mad, neurodivergent or are exploring those identities for themselves. In addition, participants must identify as 2SLGBTQQIA. This group is for people at the intersection of these lived experiences. This group is for practitioners to connect and talk about our lived experiences in relation to our work.

This group is open to individuals joining through out the fall. Group is sliding scale $25-45 per session.

LGBTQ + Disabled/Sick Peer Support Group - coming soon

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