Relational therapy for long term change
The type of therapy I provide is centered around depth work. This means creating lasting change and altering structures of identity to grow into new ways of being. This work is often longer term, deepening over time. It serves as a space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and notice in real time what shows up in relationships within the therapeutic setting.
Some more about me, and how I work
I prioritize trauma-informed care, meaning I understand trauma as experiences that have gone outside of our ability to self-regulate, and have left an impact in some way. Because of this viewpoint, a foundation of our work is about centering choice and your voice in sessions–I don’t find it helpful or healing to tell you what to do or how to do it. I will point out patterns I’m noticing and invite us to think together on them.
I specialize in working with individuals impacted by sexual violence. For me, this means not only supporting clients through the aftermath of deeply traumatic sexual experiences, but also creating space to reclaim sexuality, safety, and agency as part of the healing process. I am a Certified Holistic Sex Therapist, which means I have completed extensive training, coursework, and supervision to support sexual exploration and offer a sex-positive, healing-centered space from a sex therapy lens.
I’m interested in incorporating conversation around what’s happening in the therapy room, and how these relational dynamics play out in other areas of your life. I find meaning and insight in looking at early childhood experiences and the impact of societal pressures and norms.
Areas of Focus
Depression
Feelings of loneliness, isolation, or low motivation. Difficulty finding meaning in life, connecting with others, or feeling a sense of joy.
Relational Challenges
Experiencing difficulty in relational and interpersonal dynamics. Being left feeling confused on why it feels so hard to connect with others. Struggling to form meaningful connections or friendships and noticing patterns repeat that you can’t seem to break.
Early Childhood and Developmental Traumas
Understanding early childhood experiences and how they shaped development. Looking at messaging from familial dynamics as well as society that shapes internal viewpoints that no longer serve you.
Sexuality and Sexual Identity
Feeling a pull to explore your internal world of sexual self expression. Struggling with shame around certain behaviors, or having meaningful sexual relationships. Wanting a space that is sex positive and kink friendly to look internally and connect deeper with yourself.
Anxiety and Overwhelm
Difficulty self-regulating and slowing down, anxiety attacks, sense of overwhelm and inability to cope, feeling paralyzed by choices or decisions, feeling as though you “overthink” things
Self Esteem and Shame
Struggling with how you view yourself. Often feeling a sense of shame or inadequacy, or engaging in behaviors that seem to be out of anger towards yourself. This can look like disordered eating, self harm, or a sense that you hate yourself.
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Los Altos, CA
(669) 247 2430
info@ariakenney.com