River Marino (they/she)
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist - LCSW
Healing happens when we feel safe enough to show up exactly as we are. All parts of you are welcome here. I’m not here to change you or fix you. I don’t think you are “broken” or that there’s anything “wrong” with you.
Together we’ll create an accepting + compassionate environment, with respect for your intuition + body’s wisdom underlying all that we do. I’m trauma + social justice-informed and view therapy through an intersectional lens (mind, body, environment, culture). During our time together, we’ll likely look at environmental factors (interpersonal, economic, oppression) that create individual/collective stress and trauma.
I value equity, consent and boundaries in the therapeutic relationship and strive to create a space that is safe, non-judgmental and accepting. My approach is collaborative + holistic, centering around values of empathy, connection and deep listening. I’m Internal Family Systems-informed and incorporate somatic + mindfulness-based approaches into sessions.
I provide an Autism-affirming perspective in therapy and believe Autism is a genetically-based neurotype, not a medical disorder. “I understand being autistic to be a cultural identity and recognize autistic people as experts on their own culture.” (quote from Trauma Geek). Please visit my website for more info + to sign up for my waitlist. -River (they/she)
Skills and Expertise
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Adjustment to College
Adult
Anxiety
Breakups
Caregiver Issues or Stress
Chronic Illness or Disability
Chronic Pain or Illness
Coping Mechanisms
Creative Blocks
Depression
Emptiness
Highly Sensitive Persons
Inadequacy
LGBTQ
Life Purpose
Loss or Grief
Meditation
Mindfulness based therapy
Navigating Identity in Relationships
Perfectionism
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Abandonment
Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Family of Origin Issues
Life Coaching
Panic
Peer Relationships
Autism
Treatment Orientation
Meditation
Mindfulness
Somatic
Therapeutic Yoga
Trauma Focused Therapy
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
IFS
Modality