
Despair & Radical Hope Therapy
Facing the many social and ecological crises of our time with courage and connection
Therapy and other supports for Chaos~Collapse~Crisis
(Grief & Radical Hope Work)
Are you waking up to the many crises of this time?
Do you feel overwhelmed by the many crises of our time? (injustice, genocides, fascism, climate emergency, natural & unnatural disasters etc.)
Do you feel confused how the world seems to be simultaneously “in crisis” and “doing things business as usual”?
Do you vacillate between distancing yourself from these crises and being completely overwhelmed by them?
Do you find it difficult to do daily tasks when you consider the crises of the world?
Do you long to feel purposeful and engaged with the issues of the world?
Have you participated in therapy before and felt that it was devoid of talk of personal and collective (local and global issues)?
Are you battling whether or not it is ethical to have children in these times of crises?
Are you unsure how to talk to your children about the many crises of these times?
Do you feel a constant feeling of dread, anxiety, or despair?
You are not alone and you are not “blowing things out of proportion”. You are someone who is waking up to the realities of this moment and your emotions are the fuel for deep care and bold action. It would be a great honor to be on this journey with you.
“To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair convincing.” (Raymond Williams)

Offerings
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Individual Adult Therapy
Virtual and/or outdoor nature-based therapy to navigate topics related to the social/ecological/planetary crises of our time.
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Support Groups
These crises are felt collectively and are often best healed collectively. Join a Radical Grief & Hope Support Group to be held in community with others who share similar experiences and hopes.
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Child & Family Therapy
Is your child struggling with intense emotions (fear, worry, grief, anger etc.)? Are you in need of support as a parent/family to approach these topics? Typically provided in family home.
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Workshops, Trainings, and Talks
Available for workshops, trainings, and talks related to following topics: children’s mental health & social/ecological crises, antiracism and white racial identity, parenting in distressing times, mental health & activism, politicizing therapy
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Community Engagement, Organizing, and Activism Coaching
Do you seek being more involved in your community? Do you desire participating in local activism and aren’t sure where to start? I am here to partner with you to help you get started!
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Resources
List of resources that have supported me and others in these topics
In-person and remote options for therapy.
I can provide outdoor in-person therapy in Oakland, CA and virtual therapy from across California.