Consultation



One of the many distinguishing marks of psychoanalytic treatment is its robust and ongoing commitment to supervision and consultation, and consultation is a key way in which we build and sharpen our clinical expertise. Good clinicians are those in constant communication, not only with their clients, but with their peers, colleagues, and new and emerging research (as well as established perspectives that may be new to us) which help us best serve and understand our patients.

When do we need consultation? Perhaps you are finding yourself in one of these scenarios:

  • Work with a client has stagnated, and you are not sure where to go from here

  • You are finding work with a client particularly frustrating, and unable to untangle personal feelings, transferences, and counter transferences from the issues at hand

  • You have been working with a client from a particular perspective for some time, but are not seeing movement, and are interested if a different orientation might have something to offer

  • A client reveals a new part of themself, whether an identity, or an area of experience, that you feel bewildered by, or deeply unfamiliar with, and want to learn more

  • A client has a need for a certain kind of advocacy or familiarity that you currently lack

I relish the chance to talk and collaborate with my colleagues seeking to expand their own knowledge and practices. If you believe I may have something to offer in terms of consultation, please get in touch. My particular areas of focus include:

  • Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, particularly understanding clients through language and history

  • Psychodynamic psychotherapy for transgender individuals

  • Queer and trans lived experience

  • Dual diagnostic complexities for transgender individuals

  • Navigating medical and social transition, and the many salient terms, institutions, and dynamics at play

  • Polyamory and polyamorous relationship dynamics

  • Kink focused relationships and dynamics

My current rate for consultation is $135 per hour. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please reach out.