Professional Counselor Associate
MA
Supervisor: Samantha Turpin, LPC
I offer therapy for adults who identify as LGBT, weird, geeky, creatives, gamers, or devoted nerds and help them embrace their uniqueness.
Client Status
5032721152
Beaverton, 97008
Rate: $140-$180
Provides free initial consultation
Practicing Since: 2021
Languages: English
Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in? Maybe you've spent your life pursuing interests and passions that others didn't understand or appreciate. As a specialist, I work with individuals who embrace their uniqueness, whether they're gamers, bookworms, metaphysical enthusiasts, geeks, artists, or creatives. Moreover, I provide support for those in the LGBT, poly, and kink communities. Together, we'll create an affirming space to explore your identity and find acceptance.
Specialties
I have ongoing training in Emotionally Focused therapy. EFT is an attachment-based therapy that helps clients face existential life issues by creating a strong sense of self and resiliency. This type of therapy is experiential and offers corrective experiences to help clients relate better to themselves and others in a safe and secure way.
Many clients may be looking for a different type of self-exploration and growth. By integrating spiritual, psychological, and existential dimensions, transpersonal therapy goes beyond the individual psyche to explore the interconnectedness of self and the cosmos. I utilize the lens of astrology to help clients gain insight into their unique cosmic blueprint by examining archetypes and symbolism to provide pathways to profound personal insights and alignment with one's authentic path.
IFS believes our minds consist of sub-personalities like a "work part", "romantic part" or even a "self-critical part". Understanding these parts is key, and through IFS therapy, we can cultivate self-leadership to guide them in healthy ways. Compassion for these parts builds trust and leads to a more integrated self.
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a therapy approach that can guide you towards a more meaningful life. It's like having a trusted companion who can help you overcome life's obstacles with greater resilience and poise. Through ACT, you'll learn to release the things that limit you and concentrate on what truly counts. You'll discover how to be mindful of the present, acknowledge your thoughts and emotions, and take purposeful steps toward your objectives.
Specialties
As a member of the LGBT+ community, I know what it's like to feel unaccepted and unwanted in society. These negative messages can seep into our souls and make us feel unloveable and out of place. As a gay man, I provide a safe space for candid conversations about LGBT+ issues with someone who understands the unique challenges of our marginalized group. Together, we can find strength in our community and embrace our true selves.
Does your inner critic keep tearing you down, telling you you're not good enough? Low self-esteem can make it hard to connect with others and leave you feeling stuck in a negative self-image. Through therapy, we'll work together to challenge that critical voice and develop a more positive and compassionate relationship with yourself. You don't have to face this alone – let's build a safe space where you can be seen and heard without judgment.
Do you feel like a hypervigilant detective, always on the lookout for danger? Negative scenarios playing on repeat in your head, leaving you feeling stuck? Together, we'll dig deep to uncover the roots of your anxiety and develop tools to move forward with confidence and momentum toward your goals.
Are you feeling lonely or disconnected in your relationships? Do you find yourself struggling to form healthy, fulfilling connections with others? If so you are not alone! In our sessions, I help you explore the underlying factors that may be contributing to your difficulties in forming close healthy relationships. Through this understanding, you will be able to develop new skills and strategies to connect with others. You can learn to communicate effectively, set boundaries, and build intimacy.
Grief takes many forms - from the loss of a loved one, a job, or even a place we once called home. In therapy, you don't have to pretend that you're "over it." I offer a safe space where you can fully grieve and process your loss without judgment or pressure. Let's work together to honor your grief and find a path forward.
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