Tess BrievaClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (they, them)

About

I work with queer and trans teens and adults with eating disorders and body image concerns. My therapeutic approach is gender affirming, trauma-informed, non-pathologizing, fat positive, and grounded in the recognition that broader sociopolitical forces are interconnected with mental health. In addition to eating disorders, I specialize in LGBTQ+ identity exploration, anxiety, depression, CPTSD, neurodivergence acceptance, and more. My primary goal is to foster a transformative space that is safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate. Internal Family Systems (IFS) guides my therapy practice. In a nutshell, IFS helps us explore internal conflict (e.g., "a part of me wants... but another part wants...") with compassion and curiosity. In addition to IFS, I utilize a variety of modalities including Somatic Experiencing (SE), ACT, DBT, CBT, and Mindful Self Compassion.

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