Cecropia Counseling LLC

What To Expect

• My values include, though are not limited to, authenticity, autonomy, choice, compassion, curiosity, humor, nonjudgement, transparency, and social justice. These values often show up for me in my role as a therapist.

• As a Gestalt therapist, I see each of my clients as a whole person instead of seeing only a diagnosis. While diagnosis may be a part of the therapeutic process (particularly if using insurance or if diagnosis is important to you), I value seeing my clients as humans with rich and dynamic histories, cultures, perspectives, and needs.  Therefore I do not take an "expert" approach. Instead, I sit with my clients with compassion, curiosity, and engagement as a fellow human in a complicated world as we delve in to what it means to be you. To learn more about my approach and training, visit this page.

• I tend to embody an easygoing and patient energy as a therapist, balanced with compassionate honesty and direct feedback. I often show up to sessions dressed in a t-shirt or sweatshirt and comfy pants - sometimes a baseball hat, too - which I do to support my own comfort and authenticity, which allows me to feel more engaged and present with my clients. As a client in therapy with me, you are allowed to laugh, cry, scream, eat, take a break, wear your pajamas, craft, play with fidget toys, and do whatever else you need to do to take care of yourself during our appointments.

• I am LGBTQ+ affirming, neurodivergent affirming, consensual non-monogamy affirming, and weight-inclusive.

• I am committed to personally engaging in ongoing therapy, professional supervision, and continuing education, which I strongly believe helps me be a better therapist for my clients.