Available for virtual appointments only.
Charlena is a holistically minded, trauma informed, and sex-informed psychotherapist with a passion for exploring and working with the mind-body connection. She works using a combination of somatic-based modalities, Internal Family Systems (IFS, otherwise known as “parts work”), Emotions Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness and compassion-focused therapies. She is relationally-oriented and aims to create a safe space to restore a sense of ease and vitality where there was previously fear, tension, numbness, and overwhelm.
She enjoys working with both individuals and couples, and has experience in working with PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, chronic health issues, body image issues, pleasure disorders, gender-specific issues, relationship issues and infidelity, and traditional as well as alternative-style relationships.
She has a background in tantra, yoga, and holistic health, and enjoys addressing the energetic and spiritual dimensions of life. She cares deeply about her practice as an LGBTQ+ and BIPOC ally, and seeks to honor the intersectionality and oppressive experiences of each unique client. She looks forward to showing up for you exactly where you are, and walking alongside you on your journey home to yourself.
