Ira Winograd (They/them)

My Approach to Helping

Using mindfulness based practices I focus on supporting clients in addressing issues of depression, anxiety, and identity issues. In session I emphasize bringing the client’s attention out of thoughts/stories and into their present moment bodily experience with the understanding that more immediate change can occur this way. I enjoy experiencing the client and counselor relationship as a microcosm of the client’s greater relational life, and an opportunity to do deep healing. My approach is strongly influenced by Zen Buddhist Philosophy and practice, Somatic Experiencing, Rogerian Therapy, Logotherapy, Transpersonal Psychology, Psychedelic Integration, Ecopsychology and Non-violent communication. My approach is trauma informed and centers on a social justice, and multi-cultural orientation, acknowledging the complexity of identity.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am an active member of the LGBTQ community and believe in the importance of servicing this community, specifically trans/non binary folks. I am also passionate about plant medicine and am in the process of being certified to offer psychedelic therapy, though currently am only offering psychedelic integration.