About Sage

Identity

I am a white, non-binary, queer, disabled, and fat individual who uses they/them pronouns.

My values and work are liberation-focused, anti-racist, LGBTQIA-affirming, fat-positive, feminism-derived, and poly/ENM/SW/kink-friendly. My practice is a safe space for folks feeling vulnerable. I practice from an intersectional and de-colonizing lens while acknowledging the many systems of power we encounter. I work to mitigate the impact of the medical-industrial complex that often overshadows mental health and community support.

I share my identities and lens of approach so that you can be further informed about how my lived experience may or may not interact with your values and expectations.

Modalities

I am informed and comfortable with a variety of therapeutic models, including :

Relational/Attachment Therapy Models

FFT (Functional Family Therapy)

IFS (Internal Family Systems)

EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)

I believe (and the research strongly indicates) that the foundation of positive therapeutic outcomes lies in the relationship between clinician and client. I strive to create an environment where our relationship provides space for you to heal and grow while feeling safe and supported.

Specializations

My educational background and work history have focused on trauma, human sexuality, and relationships.

Previous Areas of Specialization:

-Community-based Therapy and Coaching

-DEI Retreat Planner and Facilitator

-Sex Education and Sex Therapy

-Community Mental Health

-Crisis and On-Call Work

Current Areas of Focus:

-Radical Queerness

-Collective Liberation

I now specialize in helping individuals, life partners, spouses, and families navigate their internal and external systems. I am especially equipped to support individuals who identify as or are in relationship with someone who is queer. I often describe myself as helping someone “navigate relationships with themselves and with others.”