I recently started a new course of therapy. I interviewed a few people, but the first one I actually spoke to ended up being the one for me. She isn’t autistic as far as I know, and she isn’t a mirror of my personal style, particularly. However, we are neurocompatible. What do I mean? Something about how I feel in …
Radically Queer DBT Update— April 2026
Just wanted to drop an update about how the current RQ-DBT group is going after six months. The group’s needs have evolved beyond a mostly-skills format. The group is still a great space for prosocial neurospicy queer and trans adults who are looking for connection and support. More info about RQ-DBT here. Hope you can join us if you wish! …
Neuroqueer Horizons in Group Therapy
This post was origially published as an article in Group Circle, the newsletter of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, Fall 2025. I am a queer, trans, and autistic group therapist in Portland, OR. I had the pleasure of presenting a queer, trans, and neurodivergent special institute, and a trans-affirming group therapy workshop, at AGPA Connect 2025 in San Francisco. I …
The Cake of Radically Queer DBT
Okay, so here’s a graphical overview of the main components of RQ-DBT. Standard DBT has the metaphor of a house. Radically Queer DBT has the metaphor of a cake. First off, Standard DBT is like box cake mix. It does what is says on the box: it helps you build a life worth living. All well and good. So Standard …
About Radically Queer DBT
I offer a Radically Queer DBT therapy group that adapts DBT to the needs of queer, trans, and neurodivergent people. (The interest list for that group is currently open.) This post is about the background ideas, values, and attitudes of RQ-DBT. Extending DBT to Serve Neurodivergent People Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally created by Marsha Linehan to help people …
Interviewed on “Affirming Neurodiversity”
I had the pleasure of being invited to give an interview on neuroaffirming therapy by Dr. Andrew Wood of Oregon State University. Dr. Wood is creating a new Social Work course on Affirming Neurodiversity. I also talked about how I got into into the counseling field, the distinction between neurodiversity and neurodivergence, and some of my ideas about the interconnections …
Presented on Queer, Trans, and Neuroqueer Group Therapy
I had the pleasure of offering a 2-day experiential training in group therapy as part of the American Group Psychotherapy Association’s national conference, Connect 2025, in San Francisco. It was delightful to spend two days connecting with other queer, trans, and neurodivergent clinicians and supporting them in growing their group therapy skills. In this training experience, I integrated Leticia Nieto’s …
Published a paper on Learning to be an Autistic Therapist
I recently published a paper on autism acceptance and accommodation, about how as a therapist I have been figuring out how to accommodate myself at work. I also talk about how, as a late-identified person, I have been thinking about autism trough a therapeutic lens, as well as the role of social justice and queer theory frameworks in understanding autism …
New transfem support group on Tuesdays
I’m adding a second section of Grace Unfolding, a transfeminine support group, on Tuesday afternoons. I’ve been running this group for trans women and transfeminine people since 2016. I’m excited to be able to add another time for folks to get the support they need. Some common topics include: If this sounds appealing, please check out the group page and …
Private Practice Training: May & June 2023
I’m offering a 4-part training on getting into private practice. If you’re having a hard time getting started, worried about managing the details, or just need some support and advice, this training is for you! Join us in a supportive group environment that can usher you toward the financial and career freedom you’re seeking. Learn how to start a private …