my story
Have you ever felt like you weren’t enough?
That you never belonged anywhere? That the pain was unbearable?
That not being alive felt more freeing than staying on earth?
That you weren’t fixable?
Have you ever felt broken?
You are not alone. I spent most of my life wondering why I never felt like I belonged anywhere. That I shouldn’t be wanting to die, but no one understood me so what was the point? I questioned the world in ways adults could not answer for me, and I saw in colors that weren’t recognized by others. This has led me on a deep soul-searching journey to find my purpose, to heal the ancestral karma from my lineages, and break the cycles in my family so that they wouldn’t be passed down to my own. I knew I was different, therefore I had to do something different. Be different.
My name is Bree and I am a queer, Jewish, white, sober, woman born and raised in Los Angeles, California. In honoring the indigenous sovereignty of the land I grew up on, I lived on the land of the Chumash and Tongva people. I believe in the power of lived experience and honor the connectedness we feel as human beings when we are able to be vulnerable. My family lineage and ancestors come from Turkey, Russia, Spain, the UK, and Ireland. I am grateful to be continuing to learn about where I come from and how I ended up here in this very moment.
As a white person, I acknowledge the privilege I had growing up in the places I have called home. I am a survivor of the psychiatric system with some experiences including: being overmedicated, psychiatric hospitalization, depression, suicidality, and self-harm. Discussing my privilege as a white person in this field is not a topic I will leave out of therapy, as it feels important to our work together. Please ask me questions at any time.
My queer and Jewish experiences give me more understanding in the ways discrimination and hate have impacted my life. My work now focuses on dismantling and resisting against the oppressive systems that shape our everyday reality. In my free time, I am a writer, enjoy nature with my human, spending time with our cat, engage in art in many forms, travel, and take time to nurture my spirituality and creativity.
there is grief in the outgrowth
my approach
I practice from a holistic, non-carceral, decolonized, and anti-oppressive lenses where I integrate lived experience, creative expression, art in all forms, and spirituality to help guide folx into becoming the most authentic, bold, and brave versions of themselves.
I have a lot of experience with folx mostly from ages 12-40’s experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, spirituality, stress, relationship concerns, suicidality, self-harm, and queer and BIPOC lived experiences to name a few.
I hold a licensed clinical social worker license in California, Texas, and Tennessee to support my queer and BIPOC folx who may not have access to therapy. I received my BA in Sociology with a minor in Queer studies from UCSB and my MSW from USC. I also hold a grief certification and have completed the Institute for the Development of Human Arts Transformative Mental Health Curriculum. I am a light worker who currently is practicing as a therapist.
I do not practice from traditional modes of evidence-based practices, however, can integrate some of they feel relevant to the ways in which you are seeking therapy.
I also acknowledge that when what you are experiencing needs more resources and support, I will refer you to other healers if you feel you need something more or something different. I have a network of healers to assist in your journey as you see fit.
I am continuously seeking education and learning about experiences of my BIPOC clients and will always be authentic with where I am in my learning with whatever questions you bring in while working with me.
I will not use clinical fluff as a scape goat to vulnerability. I will meet you exactly where you are and journey alongside you as we help you return home to yourself.
I offer free 15 minute consultations to make sure we are a good fit. Please contact me for fees and sliding scale in which I offer for some folx with BIPOC and queer identities. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any questions. I am in deep gratitude to be able to warrior with you.