What type of therapist are you looking for?

If you want a therapist whop is honest, open, enjoys laughing with clients, while also doing deep, intense trauma work together, we may be a good fit. I typically practice relationally, with the mutual understanding that therapy is a space to understand yourself more and work towards healing the parts that are stuck or looping. I work exclusively with lesbians, queer cis women and trans identifying clients. My clients typically come in with specific goals. I believe therapy is for a period of time, not a lifetime, and work with clients to meet their goals. I utilize EMDR, IFS, and psychodynamic modalities to process, heal, and understand the different experiences and parts of each client.

I like to tell clients finding a therapist is like dating. It can be extremely time consuming, stressful, and downright exhausting to find someone who will truly connect with you and provide tools for healing. If you feel we could be a good fit, I encourage you to reach out. I offer free 15 minute consultations and am always happy to discuss any questions.

Individual Therapy

I offer Individual sessions that are 50 minutes long.

I utilize somatic techniques (EMDR, IFS) and a psychodynamic lens, while maintaining a person-centered approach tailored to each person’s set of goals and needs.

I specialize in working with clients who are typically LGBTQ, BIPOC, and/or creatives. They usually have goals pertaining to the following:

Exploring patterns and dynamics, enacted both internally and interpersonally
Navigating relationships and challenges
Understanding root causes behind symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD
Processing traumatic experiences including chronic traumatic exposure, physical, emotional, or sexual trauma, and identity based violence
Exploring identities, in regards to sex, gender, and sexuality

It would be a privilege to get to know you and understand your goals and experiences.

Relationship Therapy

I offer Relationship / Couples sessions that are 55 minutes long.

I utilize a psychodynamic and trauma informed lens to help each person within a relationship gain clarity around the dynamics being enacted as well as explore what is yet to be uncovered. I work with partners to explore their goals and needs by fostering a safe space to communicate them.

Relationship therapy can be useful to those experiencing and seeking the following:

Understanding and building communication patterns and skills
Navigating consensual non-monogamy or polyamory.
Working through conflict
Life stage changes
Transitional periods within a relationship (uncoupling, recoupling, and opening or closing a relationship)
Navigating identity and value differences
Exploring and building connection and intimacy

It is never too late or too soon to begin this work together. I would be honored to accompany you in working towards your goals.

Types of therapy I offer.

Logistics...

My fee for Individual sessions is $150. I do have limited sliding scale availability.

My fee for relationship therapy is $175 for two partners, and $50 for each additional partner.

I am an out of network provider, and do not accept insurance. I can always provide documentation for insurance reimbursement, as needed.

I have a fixed number of sliding scale slots for new clients that do not have the capacity to pay my standard rate. I encourage those who are within the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities to apply.

Payment is due at the end of each session, Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to avoid a charge.

Please contact me directly with any questions, to discuss fees, sliding scale options, or to schedule a consult.

Individual sessions are 50 minutes long. Our first session will be focused on building trust and understanding more about you and what your therapeutic goals are.

Relationship Sessions are 55-60 minutes long. I work with each relationship to understand what timing works best for them. I met with you all together in our first session to understand your goals as partners. Then I meet with each partner individually, before reconvening in our following sessions.

What type of therapist are you looking for?

Individual Therapy

Relationship Therapy

Types of therapy I offer.

Logistics...

Geri Charles, LMSW