Therapy for Women Navigating Identity, Sexuality, and Other Big Life Changes
For Clients in Bainbridge Island and across Washington State
Who Am I, Really?
Maybe you’ve always played by the rules—checking the right boxes, meeting expectations, doing what was “supposed” to make you happy. But somewhere along the way, you lost yourself.
Or maybe you’re in the middle of a major shift—reexamining what you want, who you are, and what no longer fits. A career change, a breakup, a shift in your sexuality or gender expression, or an unraveling of beliefs that once felt certain. It’s unsettling to feel like the foundation you built your life on is shifting beneath you.
You want clarity. A sense of ease in your own skin. The freedom to define your life on your own terms. But right now, it feels messy, complicated, and isolating.
When You’ve Been Told Who You Should Be, It’s Hard to Know Who You Are
So many of the beliefs you hold about yourself didn’t start with you. They were shaped by family, culture, religion, or society—often in ways you didn’t even realize. Messages about how to be a “good” daughter, partner, or woman. Expectations about how to look, behave, and move through the world. Ideas about success, love, and belonging that you thought were your own, but now… you’re not so sure.
If you’re feeling lost, conflicted, or disconnected from yourself, you don’t have to figure this out by yourself. You might relate to:
Feeling like you’ve outgrown the life you built but not knowing what comes next.
Struggling with questions around gender, sexuality, or self-expression.
Feeling pressure to conform to traditional roles but wanting something different.
Grappling with the impact of family, culture, or religion on your sense of self.
Navigating big transitions—divorce, career shifts, aging, or becoming a parent.
Reevaluating long-held beliefs about love, relationships, and success.
It’s not just about making a decision—it’s about giving yourself permission to explore who you are and what you want without shame, guilt, or the weight of external expectations.
Therapy Can Help You Reclaim Yourself
Therapy isn’t about handing you a set of answers—it’s about creating space to ask the right questions.
We’ll explore what’s yours versus what was placed on you. We’ll untangle the narratives that have shaped your identity, relationships, and choices. And we’ll work toward a version of your life that actually feels like yours.
In therapy, you can:
Clarify your identity and values without pressure to fit into a mold.
Work through life transitions in a way that honors who you’re becoming.
Unpack the impact of family, culture, and society on your sense of self.
Explore your sexuality or gender identity with curiosity and self-compassion.
Let go of outdated expectations about who you “should” be.
You don’t need to reinvent yourself to meet another set of expectations—I’ll help you strip away what was never truly yours so you can step into who you’ve always been.
Why Work With Me?
I take a feminist, intersectional approach to therapy—one that acknowledges the real-world pressures, social conditioning, and systemic forces that shape women’s lives. I’m not about “fixing” you. I’m about understanding the larger context of your struggles and helping you build a life that feels aligned rather than forced.
I don’t offer empty empowerment slogans or self-love clichés. Instead, I focus on helping you make meaningful shifts—ones rooted in your values, agency, and authentic self-expression.
If you feel like you’re unraveling, that might not be a bad thing. It might be the beginning of something real.
Ready to Step Into What’s Next?
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Therapy is a space where you can question, explore, and redefine what your life looks like—without judgment, pressure, or expectations.
If you’re ready to move beyond uncertainty and toward clarity, I’d love to help. Click below to schedule a free consultation and see if we’re a good fit.
For Women Exploring Their Sexuality Later in Life
Maybe you’re questioning your sexuality for the first time. Maybe you’ve known for years but kept it tucked away. Or maybe you’re newly out, and it feels both exhilarating and terrifying. However you’ve arrived here, therapy can .
Coming out later in life brings its own unique mix of emotions: the relief of living more honestly, the grief of what feels lost, and the overwhelm of so much change at once. It can feel isolating if family, friends, or colleagues only know one version of you. It can feel disorienting if intimacy feels new, or if you’re unsure how (or if) you’ll fit into LGBTQIA+ spaces. It can feel vulnerable just learning how to be at home in your own body.
In therapy, we’ll hold space for compassion, validation, and acceptance, while also building the skills you need to move through this season with greater ease. That might mean healing old wounds, processing grief, or untangling fear. It might mean learning how to communicate more confidently and authentically, or how to separate your own truth from the expectations of others. Together, we’ll find ways to make this process less isolating and more grounding, so you can feel more at home in yourself and move toward peace on the other side.
Your Therapy Options
Telehealth (Available Now)
I currently offer secure online therapy for women across Washington State. Telehealth makes it easy to fit sessions into your life—whether you’re at home, at work, or anywhere you have privacy. Many clients appreciate the flexibility, comfort, and consistency that virtual sessions provide.
In-Person on Bainbridge Island (Coming Early 2026)
Beginning in early 2026, I’ll be welcoming clients to my office on Bainbridge Island for in-person sessions. I’ll also be offering both in-person and virtual therapy intensives for those who want a deeper, focused approach to healing and growth.
