Embrace Your OWn Power.
Therapy for LGBTQIA + & Alternative Lifestyles & Intersectionality in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and all of Oklahoma and Virginia
You feel constantly Isolated and Judged.
It’s hard to be different.
LGBTQIA+ and Alternative Lifestyles and Intersectionality
Life’s already hard trying to navigate the world as someone who doesn’t always fit in. Maybe you spend a lot of your time diving into Dungeons & Dragons, Kicking A** at Magic: The Gathering, digging into your favorite video game like Fallout, or maybe you spend your evenings reading about your Fae daddy or the Bravata romance series you’re obsessed with.
You could be that person trying to navigate the world while identifying as a furry, exploring kink, embracing different relationships such as polyamory or open relationships, or maybe you’re a proud member of the queer community, or practicing tarot, using crystals for healing, or researching your birth chart.
Ever look around and feel isolated like you are something society sees as different or wrong, even though you are just trying to be yourself. Maybe you are trying to break free from the chains of religious beliefs and internalized shame. You can feel rejected even by people who love you, sometimes by people within your own community.
Maybe you are struggling with navigating issues of intersectionality while living in Oklahoma. You are tired of seeing the gaps, the injustices, and how marginalized communities—especially people of color, Indigenous folks, and women in domestic violence situations—are often overlooked, and it makes you feel helpless.
You could also be navigating all of these big things in rural America and that alone has its own unique set of challenges. Especially, trying to be a blue dot in a very red state.
Sound like you?
It’s exhausting constantly having to explain your identity to others who don’t understand
You face judgment not only from strangers but sometimes from people in your own community
It’s hard to navigate relationships and find acceptance when society tells you that you’re to different
Being open about your identity often leads to rejection from family, friends, or even professional spaces
Therapy can help you with radical acceptance.
You deserve respect.
You’re not a stereotypical idea of an Oklahoma person. You might be navigating believing in women’s rights while others believe in restriction. You might have grown up one way but live your life in an entirely different way.
You may be navigating the challenges of societal pressures while striving to maintain meaningful relationships with those you care about. It can be difficult not to feel accepted at times. Experiences of shame from others can contribute to the development of negative belief systems and internalized shame. Additionally, lingering fears—such as those instilled by religious teachings—can continue to affect your sense of self as you explore and understand the world more fully.
Navigating this space involves embracing one’s authentic self and finding supportive communities that celebrate diversity and individuality. It requires resilience to challenge mainstream norms while also seeking spaces where acceptance, respect, and self-expression thrive. Acknowledging and owning these unique aspects of identity can help build confidence and foster connection, while also learning to set boundaries and navigate societal judgments with strength. Ultimately, the journey is about embracing personal freedom, cultivating self-love, and creating a community where differences are not just accepted but celebrated.
I am a safe space for you to cultivate that self-love. I recognize the privileges I hold as a white, cisgender, heterosexual, and able-bodied woman, and I understand that these shape my perspective. While I cannot fully know the experiences of those from marginalized communities, I am committed to listening, learning, and creating a safe, affirming space for all.
I am deeply committed to fostering a practice that prioritizes cultural humility, empathy, and safety for all individuals. This means actively engaging in ongoing education, unlearning biases, and expanding my understanding of systemic inequalities.
I am committed to understanding and addressing intersectionality in my work, ensuring that I check my own cultural biases while advocating for people of color and Indigenous communities, especially women facing domestic violence. Their experiences are layered and unique, and my role is to listen, uplift, and fight for their safety, healing, and autonomy with deep respect and unwavering support.
In our sessions together, we will…
Explore Strategies and Build Confidence
Learn strategies to manage stress and anxiety
Build confidence and self-worth
Explore your values and prioritize them over external pressures
Develop understanding and compassion for your past and present self
Learn to work on self-expression and cultivate acceptance
Process Daily Challenges and Societal Pressures
Strengthen your support network and advocate for your needs
Develop self-awareness, set boundaries, and build resilience to navigate social situations with confidence and authenticity, rather than conforming to external expectations
Develop skills for navigating social situations, such as active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution
Learn Self-acceptance and Self-compassion
Replace self-critical thoughts with compassionate self-talk, especially in moments of stress or failure.
Process feelings of shame and self-criticism to create freedom and authenticity
Incorporate mindfulness practices, such as deep breathing, and holistic approaches, or nervous system work into your daily routine to stay grounded and reduce stress.
Focus on your strengths and positive qualities to build self-esteem and confidence.
At the end of the day, I want you to know:
I know being different is hard. You know what’s harder…. to keep living your life on other people’s terms. It’s time to move forward and celebrate authenticity.
What we’ll work on
Imagine a life where…
You don’t have to feel brought down by shame—where your love is celebrated, your identity is honored, and you are free to exist as your fullest, truest self without apology.
Acceptance is the foundation, where you no longer have to prove your worth, because who you are is already enough.
Imagine a life where you confidently say “no” without guilt, knowing that your peace matters just as much as anyone else’s expectations.
You don’t have to filter yourself to belong, because you’ve found a community where authenticity is celebrated, not silenced.
Your past no longer defines you, and you are free to create a future that is not shaped by old wounds but by new possibilities.
Change is possible.
Stand in your truth, and watch the world rise to meet you
Questions?
FAQs
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Most of the clients I work with live outside the lines of what society considers "normal," and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I believe that internalized shame is one of the most damaging forces in a person’s life—it keeps us small, makes us question our worth, and convinces us that we have to earn the right to exist as we are. I refuse to accept that.
I am deeply open, fiercely accepting, and I feel intense emotions when I see people from underserved communities pushed aside or made to feel less than. I grew up in rural America, and while I may not be part of the Pride community myself, I stand as a relentless ally. I believe that people should be celebrated—not just tolerated. Being different isn’t something to hide; it’s something to embrace, to cherish, to honor.
I know I don’t fit into the tidy little box that society tries to place people in, and honestly? I don’t want to. And I don’t want you to, either. You deserve to take up space, to live fully, and to exist without shame. I see you. I celebrate you. And in this space, you don’t have to shrink yourself for anyone.
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I know that right now, politically, things feel awful. The weight of it all can be overwhelming, and I won’t pretend that I haven’t felt hopeless at times, too. But then, in the middle of that heaviness, I look at the resilience I witness every single day in my work—the strength, the determination, the refusal to back down—and it reminds me that hope is still alive.
I have deep empathy for anyone who is struggling right now. If you’re exhausted, angry, grieving, or just trying to hold on, please know that you’re not alone. You don’t have to ask me who I voted for—though you’re more than welcome to—because it’s clear in everything I stand for. My values, my heart, and my work all align with those who need support, with those who deserve to be seen, and with those who just want to live freely, safely, and fully.
I stand with you. I fight for you. And I believe, even in these dark times, that we can still carve out spaces of light.
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Intersectionality is a framework that recognizes how different aspects of a person’s identity—such as race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, ability, and more—intersect and create unique experiences of privilege and oppression. Coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, this concept highlights that struggles related to race, gender, and class (among other factors) don’t exist separately but instead overlap in complex ways.
Instead of viewing a client’s trauma, anxiety, or depression in isolation, I consider how systemic factors (racism, sexism, homophobia, poverty) may contribute to their distress.
Being a cis abled bodied white woman, I hold privilege in certain areas, and it’s important to continuously check where implicit biases may influence my understanding.
I provide empathy without implying that “ I understand” what you are going through. I don’t, and I won’t pretend too. I will however, use my voice to help you by providing validation, uplifting, and listening to your story and your reality.
Intersectionality means recognizing that healing doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it requires systemic change. I provide reduced fee slots weekly to clients that are facing challenges so that my services are accessible. I continuously try to keep up with education surrounding trauma, bias, and ethics. I am committed to helping outside of the sessions I have by continuing to advocate for domestic violence survivors by bringing awareness, to email representatives when bills are trying to pass that affect the vulnerable populations, and by continuing to use my voice to help others.