Connie Salvayon
I enjoy helping people from all walks of life navigate relationships, sex, and intimacy, and their mental health. However, as a queer, neurodivergent, and non-binary therapist, I aim to be a resource for my community. My communication style is centered on self-acceptance, warmth, and humor. I am an active listener and am non-judgmental in my approach.
As a queer, neurodivergent, and non-binary therapist, I aim to be a resource for my community.
I welcome and hold space for all emotional states. I am also an active participant in the dialogue of the sessions. I am also a working artist and an optimist.
First session
In the first session, I facilitate a conversational style that fits your comfort level. I understand it can be daunting to share your vulnerabilities with a stranger, so I am practiced in creating an environment and pace that feels affirming.
Strengths
My goal and experience is that my clients feel safe to be themselves in my sessions. I am careful to intentionally cultivate attunement so that my clients can feel connected to all parts of themselves throughout treatment. My methods include IFS parts work, psychodynamic approaches, and, most importantly, are trauma-informed.
Ideal clients
I am interested in supporting anyone who feels a yearning for self-acceptance. I specialize in helping those in the trans, queer, and polyamorous communities, and I am kink-affirming and sex-positive. I also have a specialization in helping Autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD adults live full, rich, and meaningful lives.
Treatment methods
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I use IFS as a resource for increasing a sense of self-compassion and self-understanding to help my clients thrive.
Psychodynamic
My collective training has helped me show up and pay attention to the spoken and unspoken, to help my clients feel fully seen and understood.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Serves
Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 92875
- PennsylvaniaLicense CW025705