Hi there, I’m Mia!

You can definitely learn about my education, therapeutic approach, etc. on this website.

And

I also think it’s important to share a bit about me personally!

I am…

a queer, white, cis-woman. I'm also a first-generation, low-income (FGLI) college graduate. These aspects of my identity (and more) shape my privilege, experiences, and perspective.
from North Carolina - born, bred, and fed. I love the diverse peoples of my home state, and carry their spirit of community care, mutual aid, resistance, and resilience in the face of hardship with me everywhere I go.
married and a parent to two sweet, adorable cats (I will happily show cat pics upon request)!
also in therapy - therapists absolutely benefit from their own therapy. We don’t have to hold it all alone y’all!

My Values

No one else has lived your life. I trust you, your judgment, and your ability to make decisions for yourself.
I’m here to walk alongside you, wherever you are on your journey.
Trans rights are human rights.
No human is illegal.
Everyone deserves to live and thrive as their whole self.
Everything is affected by political decisions, and that includes mental health care.
Therapy is deeply personal. There is no separating our lived experiences from the impacts of systems of power and oppression. To ignore, or not consider this, in therapy leads to harm.
You deserve to feel seen and safe. You can always ask where I stand on issues affecting you, your loved ones, and your community.
Who dictates what is “normal?” Societal majorities and those in power have long relied on norms as a tool of oppression and repression against resistance and liberation.
And when given greater access to support and opportunity, we improve for our lives and our communities.
In order for change and healing to take place, we must first establish relational safety together so that you’re able to show up fully in a space where trust has been earned. That’s where we start, and we proceed from there at your pace.

American Counseling Association

California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)

San Francisco Division of CAMFT

Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE)

Counselors for Social Justice

Association for Creativity in Counseling

College of William & Mary - M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling *

Duke University - Bachelor of Science

CPR Certification - Adult & Pediatric

*This program is CACREP accredited. You can learn more about the requirements and mission of CACREP here.