Who We Are
We are a collective of therapists and practitioners who share the lived experiences and values of our clients. We work most frequently with LGBTQ+ clients, particularly those at the intersection of neurodivergence, disability, and/or gender diversity. We understand how important it is for you to engage with practitioners who have shared life experiences with you, so when we tell you we get it, you know we mean it. Queer people deserve queer practitioners, and marginalized folks deserve practitioners who share their lived experiences. Because being an “affirming” therapist is not enough. You deserve a provider with a felt understanding of your experience and your community.
Our Approach
We are a collective of providers who use a radical, collaborative approach to holistic mental health care. Much of modern and Western psychology is rooted in the same systems that oppress us today. As such, we are committed to life-long learning and unlearning as we work towards a more embodied, decolonial, liberated future. The inherent power-dynamic in the therapy room does not mean we know more about you than you do. We believe you are the expert in the room, and ETC exists to walk alongside you as we collaborate on interventions and goals. We view your identities and personhood as something to be celebrated and your struggles as something to approach with compassion and non-judgment. Our culturally and trauma-informed approach begins with the belief that there is nothing “wrong” with you and nothing that needs to be “fixed”. Our approach includes elements from a variety of therapeutic and healing practices, individualized for each client. We integrate liberation, queer, and feminist theory with indigenous somatic practices in our work. We also incorporate elements of affirmative, cognitive behavioral, narrative, acceptance and commitment, expressive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based therapies. If you have been overlooked, stigmatized, or mistreated in the therapy room, we are so sorry. And we have been there too. You deserve a healing space defined by humility, understanding, safety, collaboration, and expansion. We have personally experienced the power of having providers that share our lived experiences.
You deserve that too.
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FAQs
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Yes! Cheyenne is able to see clients across the U.S. and beyond. Z is a licensed therapist in GA, TN, and IL but can provide services beyond those borders in the form of coaching. Click here to learn more.
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We take a limited number of insurances for psychotherapy services. Click here for more information. We are not able to accept insurance for somatic services.
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No. You do not need a referral to engage in services with us.
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Somatic work can take many forms, but, in short, it explores how experiences, events, and emotions are stored in our body. By bridging the connection of the body and mind, we can begin to address how psychological factors impact your physical body, and vice versa. Somatic work is an excellent tool for neurodiverse folks, people who feel they have plateaued with traditional talk therapy, or clients who are looking for an additional tool in their mental health toolkit. Learn more about our Somatic offerings here.
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While most of our clients are trans, queer, neurodivergent, and/or chronically ill/disabled, we absolutely welcome folks across all walks of life who consider themselves allies and are committed to the liberation of all people.
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Cost of services vary, and sliding scale is offered when available. See details here.
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Yes! Research shows that the combination of psychotherapy and somatic interventions are extremely effective treatments for anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms. However, this is not required, and clients may choose to receive these services independently or subsequently.
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No! We believe trans and gender non-conforming people should have access to gender-affirming care with as few barriers as possible. An assessment and letter can be completed in one to two sessions. If there are therapeutic concerns that arise during assessment, Z will discuss these with the client directly to develop a care plan.
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No. Let us know if you need a referral for a medication provider, and we can assist in the referral process.
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Treatment plans, including frequency of sessions, will be determined by the providers and client.
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Session times typically range from 30-50 minutes, depending on the service. Learn more here.
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At Embodied Therapy Collective, we understand that different folks may require various accommodations, and we will always make every effort to honor them when possible. We offer sliding scale pricing for select offerings, and a flexible cancellation policy that honors both chronic illness and neurodivergence. If other accommodations would benefit you, please let us know.
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After you reach out via the contact form, phone, or email, we will schedule a 15-minute consultation call at your convenience via video or phone. We will use this time to talk a little bit about who we are and ask questions about what you’re looking for in a practitioner, as well as your struggles and any goals you have. If you don’t know the answer to these questions, that’s okay! We’ll talk it out together. There will also be time for you to ask any questions you may have as well.
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Prior to your first session (and after your consultation call), you will be sent various forms through a patient portal via email. The documents include standard info about privacy and client rights as well as questionnaires about your personal history. If you are pursuing psychotherapy services, your first session with a therapist will usually include a biopsychosocial assessment that combines the information you provided via the portal with any new info that may arise, as this information is discussed together. You will also identify some goals you would like to work on while in therapy and develop a treatment plan together. Typically, these things can be completed in one session; however, some clients or topics may require additional time and an assessment could take two or three sessions to make sure your therapist understands you and your needs. If you need assistance or an accomodation to help complete the intake forms, please let us know.
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Modern Mental Health Meets Ancient, Indigenous Wisdom
We honor the ancient, indigenous wisdom that came before us. While people now widely tout the importance of things like holistic care and the mind-body connection, these practices have been revered for millennia by indigenous people. Although modern psychology now widely accepts the inherent wisdom of somatic practices, their validity and recognition were hard-fought by indigenous practitioners and activists.
We lovingly acknowledge the land we live and work on – the traditional home of the Muscogee Creek, Cherokee, Tsalagi, Tsoyahá, and Shawnee peoples. We understand that acknowledgement is only the first step, and recognize the historical and ongoing trauma that comes from displacement.