We are all seeking to be understood, embraced, and accepted while we navigate through life. Expecting these things from your therapist shouldn’t be a difficult ask, and you can count on me to be exactly that for you. I honor the step you’re taking and I celebrate your courage to get here. While I genuinely love working with people from all walks of life, I specialize in working with adult survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other similar traumas. I utilize a variety of avenues towards therapy to curate a tailored approach for each individual. I am also passionate about my work with adults in the gender, sexual, and relationship structure minority. This refers to LGBTQIA+ folks, those in non-monogamous connections (polyamory, swinging, open relationships, etc.), those in the BDSM & kink community, and more. I also see monogamous and vanilla-identifying folks and I am a sex-positive therapist. I work to create a safe space where your identity will be honored and respected and you are able to be your full, authentic self. I believe that in order to grow, we must first feel safe to do so. I look forward to finding out how I can best serve you so that you may find personal acceptance and peace!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In addition to an overview on policies and client rights, clients can expect an in-depth intake that reviews your background including family of origin, treatment history, social history, etc.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My niche involves working with those who are beginning their journey learning more about their gender, sexuality, and/or relationship style. Clients who are questioning their gender, their sexuality, and/or are curious about polyamory/non-monogamy and aren't sure where to turn through this discovery. Bonus points if you're also looking to unpack past traumas (on your own terms while not being rushed) in the process!
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
LGBTQIA+, trauma (acute and complex), non-monogamy, BDSM/kink, new to polyamory and/or kink communities
About Amanda Murray
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Adlerian
Adlerian therapy focuses on the development of individual personality while understanding and accepting the interconnectedness of all humans. Adler focused much of his research on feelings of inferiority versus superiority, discouragement, and a sense of belonging in the context of one’s community and society at large.
EMDR
EMDR is a psychotherapy technique designed to relieve the distress associated with disturbing memories. Short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, it involves recalling a specific troublesome experience while following a side-to-side visual stimulus delivered by the therapist.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Culturally sensitive therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes the therapist's understanding of a client’s background and belief system as it relates to their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or other important elements that make up someone’s culture and/or identity.
Gender-affirming therapy
Gender Affirming Therapy is a therapeutic stance that focuses on affirming a patient's gender identity and does not try to “repair” it.
Interpersonal
The main goal of IPT is to improve the quality of a client’s interpersonal relationships and social functioning, it aims to help reduce overall distress.