Empowering you to embrace your authentic self through inclusive and transformative counseling

Which is why finding the right therapist is important 

WHICH IS WHY FINDING THE RIGHT THERAPIST IS IMPORTANT 

Life can be hard, from moving out of the familiar to difficult life transitions and navigating the complexities of relationships.

These changes may have contributed to feelings of low self-esteem, questioning your identity, and wrestling with the ever-elusive "who am I" question.

Life can be hard, from moving out of the familiar to difficult life transitions and navigating the complexities of relationships.

These changes may have contributed to feelings of low self-esteem, questioning your identity, and wrestling with the ever-elusive "who am I" question.



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Everyone has their own unique life experience 

EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN UNIQUE LIFE EXPERIENCE 

  • The weight of shame or confusion surrounding your identity
  • Indecisiveness about gender
  • Navigating the complex medical system for affirming care
  • Disturbing or difficult memories 
  • Feeling distant or detached from people around you 
  • Struggle with feelings of shame or guilt 
  • The weight of shame or confusion surrounding your identity
  • Indecisiveness about gender
  • Navigating the complex medical system for affirming care
  • Disturbing or difficult memories 
  • Feeling distant or detached from people around you 
  • Struggle with feelings of shame or guilt 

You're not alone. 

I work collaboratively with you to develop a plan to manage challenges, make changes, and build your toolbox. Whether you're seeking support for your journey through the twists of life's changes, you want to delve deeper into your queer identity, or are looking for support navigating mental health disorders and trauma I’m here to provide you compassionate guidance, empowering you to unfold the layers of your authentic self so you can feel confident in how you show up.


You're not alone. 

I work collaboratively with you to develop a plan to manage challenges, make changes, and build your toolbox. Whether you're seeking support for your journey through the twists of life's changes, you want to delve deeper into your queer identity, or are looking for support navigating mental health disorders and trauma I’m here to provide you compassionate guidance, empowering you to unfold the layers of your authentic self so you can feel confident in how you show up.

If you're dealing with:

If you're dealing with:

queer counselor, EMDR + CBT Therapist, and Full-time human

queer counselor, EMDR + CBT Therapist, and full-time human

I'm Esme

I'm Esme

I’m passionate about helping you navigate these times because I’ve been there too. I know it takes courage to come to counseling. 

I believe that mental health is a key aspect of an intentional and joy-filled human experience. I work from a holistic, anti-racist, strengths-based approach to guide clients in creating the life that they feel is most authentic to them. 

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I received my MSW from The University of Denver, where I also completed an Animal-Assisted Social Work Certificate. I have experience working with individuals who are experiencing difficult life transitions, depression, grief, neurodiversity, sexuality and gender changes, symptoms related to the Autism Spectrum, anxiety related disorders, disordered eating patterns, self-esteem issues, non-traditional relationships, and attachment / trauma-related issues amongst others. 

While I work with ALL populations and want everyone to feel welcome. I specialize in working with individuals who may identify as queer. As well as individuals in non-traditional relationships or interested in exploring different relational patterns. 

When I’m not supporting others, you can find me…
I’m passionate about helping you navigate these times because I’ve been there too. I know it takes courage to come to counseling. 

I believe that mental health is a key aspect of an intentional and joy-filled human experience. I work from a holistic, anti-racist, strengths-based approach to guide clients in creating the life that they feel is most authentic to them. 

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I received my MSW from The University of Denver, where I also completed an Animal-Assisted Social Work Certificate. I have experience working with individuals who are experiencing difficult life transitions, depression, grief, neurodiversity, sexuality and gender changes, symptoms related to the Autism Spectrum, anxiety related disorders, disordered eating patterns, self-esteem issues, non-traditional relationships, and attachment / trauma-related issues amongst others. 

While I work with ALL populations and want everyone to feel welcome. I specialize in working with individuals who may identify as queer. As well as individuals in non-traditional relationships or interested in exploring different relational patterns. 

When I’m not supporting others, you can find me…
  • On a long walk with my dog 
  • Climbing 
  • Playing board games with friends 



  • On a long walk with my dog
  • climbing
  • Playing board games with friends

modalities i offer

modalities i offer

TF-CBT

EMDR

CBT

modalities i offer

modalities i offer

TF-CBT

EMDR

CBT

WHAT: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is an evidence-based psychotherapeutic approach designed to alleviate emotional distress associated with trauma. By promoting healing through the reprocessing of traumatic memories and installing new adaptive networks. 


BENEFITS: Through guided bilateral stimulation, often using eye movements, it helps individuals reprocess distressing experiences, fostering adaptive resolution and providing relief from symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.

WHAT: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is an evidence-based psychotherapeutic approach designed to alleviate emotional distress associated with trauma. By promoting healing through the reprocessing of traumatic memories and installing new adaptive networks. 

BENEFITS: Through guided bilateral stimulation, often using eye movements, it helps individuals reprocess distressing experiences, fostering adaptive resolution and providing relief from symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.

modalities i offer

modalities i offer

TF-CBT

EMDR

CBT

WHAT: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors to foster positive change.

BENEFITS: Developing healthier coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and cultivating a more adaptive and resilient mindset.

WHAT: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors to foster positive change.

BENEFITS: Developing healthier coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and cultivating a more adaptive and resilient mindset.

modalities i offer

modalities i offer

TF-CBT

EMDR

CBT

WHAT: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a specialized therapeutic approach designed to address the impact of trauma on individuals, especially children and adolescents. 

BENEFITS: Helping individuals process traumatic experiences, develop coping skills, and foster resilience, leading to improved mental health and well-being.

WHAT: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a specialized therapeutic approach designed to address the impact of trauma on individuals, especially children and adolescents. 

BENEFITS: Helping individuals process traumatic experiences, develop coping skills, and foster resilience, leading to improved mental health and well-being.

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, sensitivity, and understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and deep loving concern. 

Beautiful people do not just happen.”