River Marino

My approach to therapy is both collaborative and holistic, centering around values of⁣ embodied presence, empathy, connection and deep listening. I’m not here to change you or fix you. In fact, I don’t think you are “broken” or that there's anything "wrong" with you. I’m here to create a nonjudgmental, accepting space for you to connect more compassionately with yourself.

I’m trauma-sensitive, social justice-oriented, and view therapy through an intersectional lens (bodymind, environment, culture, etc.). During our time together, we’ll likely look at the environmental factors (interpersonal, economic, systemic oppression, etc.) that create, and contribute to, individual/collective stress and trauma. ​

My approach is inspired by Internal Family Systems and I view IFS through a neurodivergence-affirming lens. I'm Polyvagal-informed and adapt PVT (polyvagal theory) so that it's Autistic-affirming.