Building gender euphoric, neurodivergent-celebrating, accessible, healing communities
My name is Carina and I am glad you are here. I am a strengths-based EMDR therapist with experience in working with individuals with a variety of identities and experiences, some of which include queer, trans, neurodiverse, disabled, chronically ill, and polyamorous/ENM contexts. I believe that everyone responds differently to therapy and tailor the therapeutic experience uniquely to each of my clients using your values, strengths, and goals. I work primarily with emerging adults, neurodiverse folx, and members of the queer community.
Get To Know Me
What Is It Like to Be In Session With Me?
I love working with clients to uncover their best selves and build their best lives. I take a strong relational approach to therapy. Sessions with me are casual and centered around conversation, though when we are engaging in trauma reprocessing such as through EMDR or DBR, there is more structure involved.
What Are My Professional Credentials and Orientation?
I have a Master of Social Work degree and social justice is at the core of my professional and personal values. I am passionate about building an accessible and affirming community. It is important to me that my clients feel seen, supported, and understood. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Ohio.
What Are My Values and What Communities Am I Part Of?
I am passionate about trans rights, reproductive justice, accessible communities, and dismantling the patriarchy. I believe everyone can heal and is capable of making meaningful changes in their lives and communities.
I identify as queer, gender expansive, neurodivergent, and chronically ill.
Therapeutic Approaches
EMDR Therapy
As an EMDR Certified Therapist, I use EMDR Therapy in my practice to address the negative beliefs we hold about ourselves as a result of our past experiences and traumas. You can find more about EMDR Therapy via EMDRIA.
Gender and Identity Affirmation
Getting to know and embody our true selves should be a fun and energetic process. I love to get creative with clients in exploring, practicing, and expanding various facets of identity.
Trauma and Attachment Work
In addition to EMDR Therapy, I utilize techniques such as Deep Brain Reorienting, Narrative Therapy, and IFS-informed Parts Work to integrate and resolve trauma and reduce overall distress and activation in daily life.
Intuitive and Somatic Approaches
Our bodies do a lot of the healing for us, when we allow it. Using somatic exercises and leaning in to what resonates with you, I work with clients to find natural and intuitive healing practices ranging from reading smut to running a marathon.
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