Before you read any further, you should know that we don’t believe there is anything wrong with you.
We've all heard the same stories: it’s wrong to be trans or nonbinary, neurodivergence is a problem, “autistic” is a dirty word. We believe that it is possible to challenge these ideas and find an authentic story for yourself. We are dedicated to supporting people in this process, honoring the real struggles they face and embracing the uniqueness of their own experience.
Community-Oriented We combine a compassionate and personal counseling style with an active community approach. For folks with non-normative experiences, we often need support beyond a traditional approach contained within office walls. Alongside our individual work, we help clients navigate the systems they engage with and embrace their inherent agency. This includes, but is not limited to, navigating medical transition, engaging in advocacy, and educating employers and schools.
Radical Our practice is influenced by practices with the basic belief that there are many different truths and we get to choose which ones have the most influence in our lives. We integrate a legacy of queer knowledge and practice, including looking at our assumptions and defining our own identities. We believe that counseling is always a political practice, and that it is a radical act for people to commit to caring for ourselves and each other, a belief has been most profoundly expressed by Black queer leaders like Audre Lorde.
Somatic Our bodies contain a vast amount of knowledge that can sometimes be hard to access. We integrate a gentle somatic approach with a foundation in consent, going as close to or as far from embodied experience as is accessible and desirable for each client.
Ecological Gender diversity and neurodivergence are natural experiences. This doesn’t require explanation or validation - it is simply the truth. We believe that sometimes the most powerful answers we can get are from questions we ask of the natural world. We draw on inspiration from nature and its many processes to support clients in finding a sense of peace in their own journey.
Okay, that sounds interesting. What do I do next?
Getting started with therapy can be intimidating! Here are some simple steps for moving forward:
Check out a few other providers. Is there anyone I keep coming back to? What do I like about them? What do I not like?
A good website doesn't always mean a good counselor! Sometimes it's uncomfortable, but a phone call or email can tell you a lot about a provider.
Trust your gut. It's easy to get drawn into the details of each provider. Remember to ask yourself how you feel with them. Even if they check all your boxes, if you don't feel the possibility of safety and trust, they probably aren't the right fit.
Remember, you can always leave. Even if you've gotten as far as someone's office or virtual space, it's okay to tell them if they don't feel like a good fit or even just leave. This is your process, and you get to make the decisions.
While we are actively and constantly engaged in anti-racism work both personally and professionally, we understand that for many BIPOC folks, it feels best to have a provider who shares your racial identity. The National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network (NQTTCN) Directory would be a great place to start in that search! We are also happy to help you find someone.
I completed those steps and I think Serotiny Counseling is the right fit!
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