Supporting women to step into their most empowered selves has been a passion of mine throughout my career. You were born with a strong and powerful voice that is meant to be heard and respected, and you have every right to feel in charge of your life. However, growing up in a patriarchal society may have taught you to hold back, dim your brightness, and focus on appeasing others. The Empowerment Model, which is the foundation of my approach, says that you are not responsible for what has happened to you but you are responsible for your healing. Now is the time to step into your power.

In addition to standard care, empowerment-based treatment entails:

• Healing from gender-based trauma such as harassment, medical trauma, intimate partner violence, or chronic discrimination

• Confronting internalized misogyny and releasing associated shame from the body

• Exploration and development of areas in your life where you feel disempowered such as in your sexuality, finances, career, or relationships

• Processing fears related to our socio-political climate

• Fostering strength and confidence in your inner knowing along with practice using your intuition and voice