About me

I’m Lolo, a counselor and conflict facilitator passionate about fostering social change by helping individuals, partners, and communities grow their resilience and skills for navigating conflict.

I come from a family where conflict often meant heightened voices or escalated to physical violence. After leaving home for college, I began working through the somatic and emotional impact of that environment by immersing myself in radical social activism. While this work was deep and exciting, it often led to burnout and polarization, especially in my relationships with family and non-activist friends. Witnessing how social justice-oriented spaces could fall short of "being the change" inspired me to look inward, cultivate greater self-awareness, and explore more creative and collaborative approaches to social transformation.

This journey led me to study Process Work, a powerful integration of personal inquiry, holistic philosophies, and conflict facilitation approaches. Though I never planned to become a counselor, through my training I found myself energized and deeply fulfilled by working with relationship conflict. Over time, I’ve developed a passion for holding space in the messy, transformative process of navigating relational challenges—whether for individuals or couples—and supporting clients as they create more aligned and meaningful connections.

Guided by values of honoring complexity and holding curiosity for all experiences, I aim to help clients expand their perspectives and deepen their ability to show up in alignment with their deepest values. My recent training in the Developmental Model, developed by Ellyn Bader and Peter Pearson, has strengthened my approach, giving me the tools to provide clearer leadership in sessions and help clients navigate a roadmap for growth. In session, I often take on the role of a compassionate yet firm guide, balancing warmth with structure to support meaningful progress.

Outside the therapy room, I’m a parent, a musician, and a performer. I also remain deeply committed to being part of social justice projects that build our collective capacity for conflict transformation, blending my personal and professional passions in service of broader change.