Description
Tree House Sessions is a twice-monthly, nature-rooted support circle for LGBTQ+ folks and kindred spirits seeking steadier ground. I weave therapy-informed tools with soulful, down-to-earth practices so you can exhale, listen inward, and reconnect with the parts of you that already know the way. Each 60-minute session blends guided teaching (think nervous system literacy, boundaries, grief tending, authenticity), a facilitated share circle, and a short intention-setting ritual. We slow down with sensory mindfulness, polyvagal-informed exercises, breath, and gentle movement; no prior experience required.
You’ll leave with one simple practice to try during the week and a community that cheers for your small, honest steps. The vibe is warm, non-judgmental, and playful. Come as you are: neurodivergent-friendly, trans affirming, kink-aware, size-inclusive, and trauma-sensitive. Cameras on or off is okay; speaking is always optional. Confidentiality and consent guide our space; we practice clear agreements, gentle pacing, and opt-in activities. Practice between sessions is always bite-sized and doable.
Tree House Sessions meets on Zoom (with seasonal outdoor gatherings in Central PA). Sliding-scale pricing and a limited number of community-care seats are available; no one turned away for asking. This group can complement individual therapy or stand alone as a supportive practice.
Ideal for adults of all identities—including questioning folks, providers, and creatives—who crave replenishment and belonging. Bring tea, a journal, and your real self. If you’re feeling scattered, burned out, or hungry for belonging, this is a place to root, breathe, and remember your natural self. You don’t have to do it alone.
Group Therapist
Titles don’t capture the whole human. I’m a clinical social worker and ecotherapist who shows up as a compassionate, active companion—curious about what truly matters to you and the possibilities you want to grow. I look at behavior within your whole system (self, relationships, work, community, culture) and we co-create workable practices that reduce suffering now and support durable change over time.
What sessions may include:
• Practical tools: communication resets, boundary work, values clarification, cognitive reframes, nervous-system skills
• Embodied/nature-based practices: breath and sensory grounding, mindful walking, forest bathing/Shinrin Yoku-inspired invitations, outdoor meditation (when appropriate)
• Gentle spiritual support: meaning-making, ritual, and intention practices—always at your pace and aligned with your beliefs
Nature-Based Offerings
• Ecotherapy & Walk-and-Talk (accessible routes or nature-adjacent spaces as needed)
• Shinrin Yoku / Forest Bathing (guided, evidence-informed nature-connection sessions)
• Outdoor Meditations & Sound Healing
Services
• Individual therapy (in-person & telehealth)
• Gender-affirming surgical readiness assessments & letters (collaboration with surgeons and insurers as needed)
• Nature-based therapy, Shinrin Yoku / forest bathing, outdoor meditation, sound healing, and seasonal celebrations
• Group Support: Tree House Sessions: An ongoing support group on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Participation by application to maintain safety and integrity of group.
Specialties & Focus Areas
Anxiety and stress • Grief and transitions • Identity exploration • Boundaries and self-worth • LGBTQ+ affirming care • Trauma-informed support • Life direction/values alignment • Sensitive/creative and neurodivergent-affirming care
Who I Work With
Adults of all genders and identities. I strive to make offerings accessible to all abilities; we adapt locations and pacing for comfort and safety.
My Style in Session
Active, collaborative, and compassionate. You’ll leave sessions with tangible practices and a clearer sense of direction. We honor both evidence-based tools and the wisdom of the natural world.
Values & Inclusion
LGBTQ+ affirming • Trauma-informed • Body-neutral and consent-centered • Culturally responsive • Nature-respecting and accessibility-minded
