Raye Dooley (They/Them), Therapist, LCSW

I’m a white, queer, trans Southerner. I’m a devoted companion to my two dogs, Ted and Fern, and my cat, Forest. I love hiking, gardening, cooking, and reading. I deeply value both my biological and my chosen families. I spend a lot of time thinking about politics, human nature, and generational healing. I’m committed to anti-racism work and to dismantling gender and sexual orientation as organizing structures for power in society.

I work with non-binary, trans, intersex, and LGBQ people around issues of identity discovery. I’m also committed to providing culturally resonant services to LGBTQI people experiencing activism burn-out; addiction; anxiety; career uncertainty; chronic illness; depression; life transition; and the impacts of systemic oppression. Whether you want to specifically work on identity exploration or you want to explore other facets of your life and wellbeing, you are welcome here. Additionally. I collaborate with LGBTQI people's communities to help them best support their LGBTQI loved one.

I approach my work with compassion, evidence-informed practice, an explicit social justice lens, and the benefit of my own lived experience.

Dani Leah Strauss (She/her), Therapist, LCSW

I am a queer, feminist, sex-positive therapist and doula committed to creating a therapeutic space where all of the parts of you feel welcome and at ease. I bring my openness, curiosity, and sense of humor into my sessions. My practice is an affirming environment for folks of all genders and sexual identities. While I specialize in working with intimacy and sexuality, I also love to support people in work around self-love & resiliency.

I utilize elements of physical, spiritual, and emotional mindfulness in a blend of talk therapy and somatic therapy to help people connect to the parts of themselves that haven’t had room to thrive. My work focuses on creating space for shame, grief, and hurt to move through us, on celebrating our deep capacity for embodiment and wisdom, and on cultivating connection as a tool for healing from oppression.

I draw on my training in social work, yoga, sexual health, and trauma to facilitate Intimacy and Embodiment Therapy with individuals and couples. Intimacy is the process of connecting to our willingness to be held and known. This therapy is offered to support you in the process of uncovering your own power and worth, and forging meaningful connections with others that come from a place of self-knowing.

Katrina Martin (She/Her), Therapist, LCSW

I am a clinical social worker (LCSWA) who is honored to sit with people as they begin the work of seeing themselves and others with more clarity and compassion.

I have experience working with people with a wide range of life experiences and challenges including those who struggle with food and body image, difficult emotions (or feeling cut off from emotions), wanting more authentic  relationships, career explorations, specific and complex traumas, and feeling stuck or lost. I especially take joy in working with LGBTQQIA+ folx and their loved ones.

I humbly offer my care to you as a queer-identified, feminist, HAES-aligned, white, cisgender fellow human. Together, we can tap into the places that have never been broken to help you flourish. 

What should I expect at our first session?

The first session will center on building a common understanding of what has brought you to therapy. It is common for clients to feel nervous about the first session, so we make room for us to talk about that as well to increase your comfort. Our first session is also an opportunity for you to get a sense of what therapy work could look like, and to ask any questions you may have.

Therapists will have paperwork for clients to complete at the start of the first session, which often lasts between 50-70 minutes. Clients may consider bringing contact information for past or current treatment providers with whom they feel it may be helpful for therapists to communicate. For the intake, clients can expect their therapist to talk with them about a number of aspects of their history, current functioning, reasons for seeking support, and areas of strength.

Many clients find it helpful to arrive a few minutes early so that they do not feel rushed at the beginning of session. It is helpful to take a moment to breathe and consider what things you might want to address with the therapist during your time together.

Who Is this Practice for?

It’s for you! We explicitly created a practice where all are welcome. Our practice combines evidence-based psychotherapy practices with tenderness and levity to foster an environment of support and understanding. All of our staff specialize in working with folks on identity development, radical self-love, building community and healthy relationships, and understanding the effect of oppressive systems on our mental and emotional health.

Are you practicing in-person therapy?

Not at the moment. As of March 2020, we have been fully virtual and seeing clients via a HIPAA-Compliant Online Telehealth system to ensure the safety and confidentiality of all our clients.

We have every intention of creating a physical space for us all to gather, work, and be in community together once it is safe to do so. Please check with our individual staff members about their policies and practices if you have additional questions.