Myles Buchanan (He/Him)

My Background and Approach

I use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach tailored to your individual needs. My work is grounded in psychodynamic counseling and shaped by my own spiritual path, including time in residence at a Buddhist monastery. In psychodynamic therapy, the relationship we build becomes a central part of the healing process—offering insight, safety, and a deeper understanding of self. I also draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), a “parts work” model that recognizes various internal voices (think inner critic, inner child, etc) as meaningful parts of a whole. This approach helps us get curious about the different aspects of you—not to pathologize them, but to better understand their needs and roles. I also integrate cognitive and mindfulness-based tools to help loosen the grip of limiting beliefs, support emotion regulation, and build self-trust. When we believe every thought we have, we suffer. When we learn to question them, space opens up—and with it, new possibilities.

More About the People I Treat

Many people come to therapy carrying shame, hopelessness, or painful beliefs about themselves—sometimes shaped by past experiences with the mental health system. Even well-meaning professionals can unknowingly reinforce those beliefs due to fear, stigma, or blind spots. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, pathologized, or limited by a diagnosis, I want you to know that it’s still possible to have a different kind of therapeutic experience. My approach is relational, inclusive, and focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll build a space that supports your self-discovery and healing, at a pace and depth that works for you.