In Morgan’s Words

My goal as your counselor is to create a supportive environment where you can explore your emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit your full potential. I enjoy working with racial, ethnic, and sexual minorities in all areas of the LGBTQIA2S+, kink, and poly communities, from a social justice lens.

I chose Antioch University for my education because of their strong programs rooted in social, environmental, and economic justice. For every class and with every assignment, we were challenged to choose topics outside of our own demographic of age, race, class, gender, sexuality, and culture, with a view toward broadening our understanding of how to collaborate more effectively with a diverse population.

Decades later, I am still grateful for this educational foundation as well as deeply passionate about my clients and my role as a therapist. To be trusted to hold space for someone while they are experiencing their most difficult struggles and emotions is not a responsibility that I take lightly. My favorite moments in therapy are when I see that  “aha!” spark in a client’s eyes. It could be about anything, like realizing you have the right to safe boundaries, for example, and can expect to have them respected. Then to see my clients remain strong in their convictions to ask for what they need and to stop tolerating what no longer serves them — golden.

We humans are stronger than we realize. We can learn. We can grow emotionally. We can create new neural pathways to healthier thoughts. We can do so much on our own, but profound self-discovery and positive changes occur more easily and more enduringly within the context of a caring and committed therapeutic relationship.

The most vital element for positive outcomes in counseling is the therapeutic relationship, and that’s where I truly shine. I listen very, very well, which enables us to connect deeply. I will feel with you, and I will feel for you when you can’t yet feel it yourself. And I will hold space for you to be as messy as you need to be.

A little more about me:

• I have a cat who might interrupt at times, but she mostly sleeps. 

• I have been known to throw a swear word or two — fair warning. 

And I absolutely welcome the emphatic use of expletives from clients, especially when venting about an emotion. As you might have guessed, I’m pretty down to earth, even a bit gritty. I’m authentic and calm; grounded in reality while still able to laugh and lighten the load with my sense of humor. People who know me well describe me as supportive, safe, and encouraging, and these are my values. I want to see you succeed in your goals, and I believe that you have the courage and the strength to succeed in developing a healthier self and more loving, fulfilling relationships.