Bex Mertulien (They/Them)

Somatic Therapy (Body Centered)

I have utilized somatic therapy for the last 9 years both through my own personal experience as well as throughout my graduate education. I incorporate principles from Interpersonal Neurobiology, and concepts learned from my undergradute education in Neurobiology. I intertwine treatment techniques from Sensorimotor Therapy to ground and reorient you in your body as we engage with trauma, anxiety, dissociation/depersonalization and other issues.

Emotionally Focused

I specialize in utilizing emotions focused therapy for individuals and relationships to explore how we construct and engage with our emotions and relate to ourselves and others. I draw from attachment theory to explore how our early life experiences impact our present ways of relationship. From here we can figure out what we want, how to meet those needs, and what it takes to connect in emotionally fufilling ways across the spectrum of our relationships.

Existential

I draw from existential psychotherapy to explore meaning making in the face of loneliness, death, crisis and abandonment. I use this modality especially in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and grief/loss.

Polyamorous and Open Relationships

I work with couples, polycules and other intimate relationships navigating issues like trust, nonmonogamy and security. I have years of experience working with queer and trans communities in crisis and outpatient mental health. I specialized my graduate education around LGBTQ concerns in counseling.

ADHD

I am an AuDHD clinician with robust experience working with folks with ADHD. I offer ADHD assessment and differential diagnosis especially in historically under-represented populations such as women, Black people, Indigenous folks, and other communities of color. I help folks develop coping skills and tools catered to their specific experience with ADHD. I help those with the unique profile of Autism w/ADHD which can often affect people in ways that require standards different from ADHD alone.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

I have worked with a number of clients with PMDD. I often notice the intersection between neurodivergence and PMDD. Together we work to strategize how to address, treat, and provide relief for PMDD. My job is to help you recognize the wisdom of your body and learn about the hormonal, neurochemical, social and experiential factors that are contributing to symptoms during the cycle so we can devise plans to reduce spikes in mood and honor your body's need for wellbeing.