Jaynie Healy, Clinical Intern

I prioritize building a relationship with you that supports your sense of safety, trust, and connection—establishing a strong and secure foundation for you to begin working towards your goals in therapy and in life. My counseling approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing on frameworks such as polyvagal theory, attachment theory, parts work, inclusive-feminist theory, anti-oppression/liberation psychology, intergenerational trauma studies, humanistic therapy, queer theory, and narrative therapy.

As an art therapist, I feel strongly that creativity and art-making provides us with the unique opportunity to explore—and express—our thoughts, feelings, emotions, memories, experiences, dreams, etc. without words. I recognize that for some people art-making and creative activities may feel inherently uncomfortable or scary. Please know that you are not expected to have any artistic skill or creative experience to participate in art therapy! During our sessions, I may invite you to make art or participate creatively because I believe it will be helpful (not harmful) for you to do so—but you always have the right to say “no.” Art therapy is about the process of creating. Together, we will reflect on what creativity and art-making reveals to you and resist the temptation to “interpret” or find “meaning” in the final product. If you are curious about art therapy and want to know more, please let me know!

It takes bravery and courage to seek help, especially in times of need. It is an honor to offer you my support as you begin (or continue) your counseling journey. My hope is that our work together will bring greater comfort, peace, and fulfillment to your life—as well as help you uncover your strengths, your resilience, your truth, and your most authentic self.