Anastasia Zankowsky (she/they)

My Approach to Helping

I believe that self awareness and connection can heal. My practice is a place where we can build safety and vulnerability, and work together to help you better understand yourself and your distress. I can help you find clarity, maintain healthy relationships, & live more intentionally, whether you are ready to dive into the deep end, or you are just treading water in your day-to-day. My practice has at its foundation an awareness of systemic oppression; I understand that we do not exist in a vacuum, and healing ourselves and coping with the challenges in our lives requires acknowledging and working against the systems of oppression that contribute to them. I work through a framework that is relational and strengths-based, and is LGBQA, trans, poly, and kink affirmative. Therapy is not always easy, but here you can regain a sense of control and create momentum. Let's connect to discuss what you need and how I can help you.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

I am a white, queer, jewish, currently non-disabled therapist who is committed to anti-oppression work in and outside of the therapy room. I am a palliative care trained clinician (meaning I work with people who have serious illness, and/or their families, from diagnosis onward to cope with the trauma and existential crises related to illness), have worked in hospital systems and cancer centers, and have trained in couples and family therapy at the Ackerman Institute in New York City. I work through a framework that is relational and strengths-based, and is LGBQA, trans, poly, and kink affirmative. I help those are who are managing: Grief & loss Trauma & PTSD LGBTQIA sexuality or gender identity (incl. trans, non-binary, & GNC identities) Poly, kink, or sex work dynamics Relationship, couple, & family conflict Healthcare burnout