Gabriel Boyer

Relational 

I mix attachment theory with Relational Gestalt, Somatic, and Relational Psychoanalytic approaches. These approaches converge on the restorative potential of relationships. These practices center on building a safe therapeutic relationship, which is unique to each person as they are--more feeling, more silence, more sass. In relationships where we feel met, shame and anxiety diminish, a path opens to explore more deeply, to uproot core knots and create new ways to live and flourish.

Somatic Therapy (Body Centered)

Engaging the body often means slowing down to invite subtle experiences to emerge. I invite in body expression, movement, and more space for emotion emerge more fully. I pay particular attention to open up diminished affect and impulse. My background is eclectic in somatic therapy: primarily contemporary Reichian. I also use Hakomi, trauma informed tools from Somatic Experiencing, and from my experience in Yoga and Buddhist practice.

Gestalt

With 3 years training in Relational Gestalt Therapy, a softer, more attuned thread. The focus is on your experience, your way of making meaning, and our unique way of meeting together. I attend to subtleties in your process, not just what you share but how: pacing, body expressions, breath, etc. This is woven together in a genuine, open hearted explorative therapy. Relational Gestalt has an optimistic spirit, nurturing awareness, resilience, spontaneity and play.

Psychodynamic 

Relational Psychoanalysis incorporates attachment theory, feminist and queer theory. Coalescing with Stephen Mitchell (ancestor to Esther Perel and Orna Guralnik from Couple's Therapy), a mutually collaborative exploration of the interplay between your inner process and the world around you. This includes your attachment history, relationship patterns, and leveraging our relationship towards your growth.

Depth Therapy

I have a master's in depth psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. Depth therapy is a matter of engaged listening and holding aspects of life with sacredness. Opposed to pathologizing treads in therapy, we seek the unique support needed to courageously move towards deeper feelings in order to loosen the old knots keeping you stuck. This includes use of dream, fantasy, enduring metaphors and symbolism.

Relationship / Marriage Issues

Therapy for 2+ or more people. I use an embodied attachment-based approach that attunes to patterns of dysregulation: how those patterns disrupt connection and how patterns can shift towards greater connection. This attends to empathy between you and supports a sturdier foundation to talk with greater honesty and depth. I am sex positive, kink friendly and specialize in open relationships.

LGBTQ Issues

The way we love, touch and fuck--the way we're drawn to others is, in my view, the most important part of our lives. In a culture that harms people for natural erotic movements, there are times for sanctuary. Whether you want a queer pos space to talk about other issues or desire more direct untangling of homophobia or transphobia, we can build towards your goals to continue a life of resilience, connection and love.

Polyamorous and Open Relationships

Open relationships work. I bring both personal experience and professional training. Whether you're beginning to explore or further on your way, I support people in many different configurations to thrive in relationships. I also support queer folk and am kink friendly.

Historical Trauma

My approach with trauma values consent and respect. At your own embodied pace, we slowly turn towards to build resilience in a trusted, supportive relationship. "The wound is the place where the Light enters." -Rumi