Hi there, I’m Dasha. At the heart of my work is the belief that therapy is a relational and collaborative process. I believe you are the expert on your own experiences, and I strive to create a space where curiosity and authenticity guide our work together.

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My approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, mindfulness, and strengths-based perspectives. I draw from relational and attachment-oriented approaches, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Art Therapy while remaining responsive to the unique needs of each individual. We start wherever you are. My background as a queer immigrant, artist, musician, and community-minded human deeply informs my work. I believe that many of the challenges people face cannot be separated from the larger systems, cultures, and environments in which they live. My work is informed by social justice and honoring the unique lived experiences each person brings into the therapy space while navigating systemic obstacles. 

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I am passionate about working with adults navigating life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, ADHD, chronic illness, anxiety, codependency, and challenges around belonging, and feel especially drawn to supporting creatives, musicians, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ community members, and couples. Within the therapeutic relationship, self-inquiry, meaningful questions, and deeper exploration are welcomed as pathways toward greater understanding of oneself, one’s relationships, and the world around them.

 

I enjoy incorporating creativity into the therapeutic process when it feels supportive and meaningful to you and believe creativity can offer new ways of understanding ourselves, accessing emotions, and making meaning in our lives. No artistic background is necessary. Art therapy can provide additional ways of exploring thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences that may be difficult to access through words alone. No matter how it may show up, I believe creativity is an invitation toward experimentation and openness to being surprised by what emerges.

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Outside of my therapy practice, I enjoy making music, writing poetry, making mixed-media & fiber arts, roller skating, collecting field recordings in nature, and wandering through antique malls in search of silly and unexpected treasures. I deeply value community, creativity, and lifelong learning. I feel honored to witness and collaborate with others as they navigate the challenges and possibilities of being human.