Expansive Counseling
Identity-Affirming Therapy for Growth, Healing, and Connection
In-person in Winter Park, Florida and online
Are you feeling held back by past traumas and patterns that prevent you from experiencing the fullness of life?
You deserve a space where all parts of your identity are supported.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy involves one-on-one time between a client and therapist. This is a 55 minute session in which we will work together to help you meet your goals. While there are many different therapeutic orientations that may occur in individual therapy, I focus primarily on behavioral approaches.
Couples and Multi-Partner Relationship Therapy
Relationship therapy involves therapeutic work with two or more individuals who are in a relationship together. This is a 55 minute session in which we will work together to help you meet your shared goals. This may look like working on communication skills, developing an understanding of the way your attachment styles and trauma history are impacting your relationships, navigating a transition into non-monogamy, and other topics related to your continued relationship health.
Group Therapy & Psychoeducational Groups
We offer support groups and education designed to help you improve your mental wellness and learn new skills. Groups are a great way to receive feedback and practice new styles of interaction. This may be a cost effective option for those wishing to supplement individual services.
Who We Serve
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LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships
We offer a welcoming environment where LGBTQ+ individuals are celebrated for who they are, not just accepted. Our services are designed to support you through exploring your gender identity, processing your coming out journey, and navigating relationships with confidence and clarity. Here, you'll find affirming, nonjudgmental guidance tailored to your unique experience, helping you thrive authentically and with pride.
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Open, ethically nonmonogamous (ENM), or polyamorous relationships
Expansive Counseling offers specialized therapy specifically designed for polyamorous and non-monogamous individuals, couples, and polycules. We focus on fostering healthy, sustainable relationship structures that go beyond traditional monogamy, providing a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore important aspects such as communication, boundaries, and emotional well-being. Our goal is to help clients navigate the complexities of their relationships with understanding and care. This can look like individual counseling or sessions with partner(s) present.
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Kinksters
We provide a supportive, sex-positive environment specifically designed for kinkster clients. We understand the importance of respecting your unique preferences and diverse practices while minimizing judgment or bias. Our strong commitment is to affirm and celebrate consensual adult sexuality without pathologizing. Within this space, your identity and personal choices are genuinely honored and valued as essential components of a healthy, fulfilling, and authentic life.
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Trauma survivors
We understand the profound impact that trauma can have on your life. Whether you are healing from religious trauma, sexual trauma, or attachment injuries, our trauma-informed approach is designed to support you every step of the way. We focus on helping you reconnect with your body, rebuild trust, and reclaim your sense of safety. Our compassionate therapists provide a safe space where your experiences are honored, and your healing journey is guided with care and expertise. Together, we work towards restoring balance and empowering you to move forward with resilience and hope.
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Individuals with attachment wounds
We specialize in supporting individuals with attachment wounds who are ready to break free from patterns of insecure attachment. Our approach helps you gain deep insight into your unique attachment style, empowering you to develop healthier, more secure relationships. Through compassionate guidance and evidence-based techniques, we work alongside you to build stronger emotional connections and foster lasting personal growth. Take the first step toward transforming your relationship patterns and creating a more fulfilling future.
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Neurodivergent folks - autism, ADHD, AuDHD, and other neurotypes
We recognize ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other forms of neurodivergence as natural variations that bring both strengths and challenges. Rather than trying to make you fit neurotypical expectations, we focus on strategies that actually work for your brain - whether that's finding sustainable ways to manage executive function, developing communication approaches that honor your needs, or building systems that support rather than shame you. Our neurodivergent-affirming approach means you won't have to mask or perform neurotypicality in session. We help you understand your unique wiring, develop self-advocacy skills, and create a life that works for you, not despite you.
Our Specialties
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Supporting coming out, transition, identity exploration, minority stress, and family acceptance. We provide letters for gender-affirming care and help navigate discrimination and internalized oppression.
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Specialized treatment for religious trauma, sexual trauma, and identity-based trauma using evidence-based approaches to help you reclaim safety and agency in your life.
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Navigate jealousy, communication agreements, metamour relationships, and relationship transitions. We help individuals and multiple-partner configurations build secure, ethical structures.
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Explore desire, boundaries, and sexual identity without judgment. We address sexual concerns, shame, and help differentiate between healthy kink practices and trauma patterns.
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Transform anxious, avoidant, or disorganized attachment patterns. We help you understand your relationship blueprint and develop earned secure attachment.
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Access your internal system of parts to heal exiled wounds and unburden protective patterns. This body-based approach helps trauma move through rather than staying stuck.
We provide a space where you can be yourself. Our clients value that they don’t have to over-explain or change who they are with us.
Our Approach to Therapy
Identity-Affirming
We recognize that your identity is foundational to who you are. Our therapy creates a space where every aspect of your authentic self is welcomed and celebrated.
Trauma-Informed
We work with your nervous system's wisdom, integrating somatic approaches to help you process experiences at your own pace and transform reactive patterns into conscious choices.
Systemic
We understand the impact of societal biases - including homophobia, transphobia, and heteronormativity - and their impact on your mental health.
Whole-Person Healing
Using a blend of somatic parts work, attachment theory, and mindfulness practices, we help you develop a compassionate relationship with all aspects of yourself.
Collaborative Partnership
We view therapy as a collaborative journey where you are the expert on your own experience. Our role is to provide guidance, tools, and support while honoring your autonomy and wisdom.
Ongoing Growth
We stay current with emerging research and best practices in providing care for LGBTQ+ individuals, non-monogamous relationships, and other marginalized identities.
Our diverse team includes therapists with specialized training in IFS, somatic therapy, and trauma-informed care. With both licensed clinicians and supervised interns, we offer multiple insurance options and expanded availability to match you with the right therapist for your needs. All our therapists receive ongoing clinical supervision and consultation to ensure excellent care.
Ready to start?
Our therapists combine extensive training with lived experience in the communities we serve. We're here to help you break free from limiting patterns and build the life you deserve.
We offer in-person sessions in Winter Park and Maitland, with virtual therapy available throughout Florida. We accept BCBS, Aetna, United, and Cigna, plus sliding scale options.
Take the first step toward healing and authentic connection.
Existing client? Use the client portal to contact your therapist, review or upload documents, or schedule an appointment.