Trauma
Attachment
Neurodivergent/LGBTQ+ Intersectionality
White
Cis-Gender Female
Straight
Mostly Able-Bodied w/Infertility and Autoimmune Conditions
Divorced & Remarried
Adoptive Parent
Agnostic
I grew up in an emotionally distant household. My parents loved me but didn’t know how to connect with me. As a result, I struggled to develop close relationships with myself and others. I needed help understanding and organizing my emotions. And I needed someone to support me along this journey with empathy, authenticity and encouragement. Thankfully, I received this support in my own therapy. And, then I wanted to offer this to others.
I opened Experience Change in 2010. Eager to provide the best care, I sought advanced training in several cutting-edge, experiential models of treatment. I became fascinated with how the brain and body work, using this knowledge to understand the source of symptoms and behaviors, as well as the roadmap to healing and growth. In addition, I studied the dynamics of relationships and learned how to help myself and others develop secure and satisfying relationships. I began to grapple on a deeper level with my purpose, becoming astutely aware of my passion for working with those that are marginalized and oppressed. As awareness of my privilege, harm caused, injustices witnessed, and responsibility increased, I realized that racism and discrimination are White, Cis-Gender, Straight, Able-Bodied people’s problems to address and correct.
My approach is focused on attunement with you. Together, we will explore your history, identity, privilege, subduing, conditioning, larger systemic forces, inner thoughts, feelings, somatic experiences, dreams and desires, strengths, and relational interactions. There is so much to explore! We will then collaborate about what new options might work best for you. This may include learning and practicing mindfulness, emotion regulation, self love, expanded perceptions, new relational skills, and bravery. With practice and encouragement, you can master these new strategies and leave with improved resilience, confidence, and pride.
*In addition to seeing clients and leading Experience Change, Adria provides clinical supervision and consultation for team members, therapists in the Denver metro area, and internationally.
My favorite thing to do in my free time is get outside in nature. I enjoy hiking, biking, camping, and water activities. I also love learning about other cultures and traveling to new places.
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology Counselor Education, University of Colorado Denver
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
Certified Synergetic Play Therapist Supervisor
Certified in AutPlay
Child Centered Play Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship
Emotionally Focused Therapy Core Skills
Mental Health Considerations for the Queer, Transgender, and Gender Expansive Communities (3 hrs)
Working with Latinx Clients, Families & Communities (6 hrs)
Antiracism Supervision (2 hrs)
Becoming a Racially Conscious Healer & Leader (16 hrs)
Working with Clients with Neurodivergence (3 hrs)
Increasing Awareness of and Counteracting Ableism in Therapy (3 hrs)
Gender & Sexuality (6 hrs)
Difference Matters- Power & Privilege (2 hrs)
Difference Matters- Race (2 hrs)
Difference Matters- Disability & Childism (2 hrs)
Broaching is the Beginning (6 hrs)
Rebodying the Self of the Healer (6 hrs)
Leadership in Equity and Development of Racial Responsibility Series (24 hrs)
Decolonizing Therapy Workshop (2 hrs)
Decolonizing Supervision (2 hrs)
Systemic Supervisors of Color (1 hr)
Unpacking Ableism & Neurodiversity Study Group (18 hrs)
Leadership Lab in Racial Responsibility (In Process)
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Book Study (In Process)