Kimber Gada-Steinauer

WHO YOU ARE: My therapy couch is most often occupied by queer and trans folx, those with religious trauma and or/family of origin challenges, and those curious about their potential neurodiversity. Clients who thrive in working with me seek a space in their life that feels safe to process their challenges. If you are someone who is motivated by the idea of a place to engage in self-reflection, personal growth, and moving beyond the obstacles the systems of our culture forces us into, we may be a good fit! WHO I AM: a queer, fat, neurodiverse, chronically ill therapist with a passion for creating space for other struggling humans. Part of what draws me to my work as a therapist is the concept of safety in relationships. I focus a lot of my work, both personally and professionally, on cultivating safe community, especially pertaining to making spaces for minority groups or individuals who have experienced isolation or marginalization. I am especially drawn to my work with LGBTQ+ folx, individuals in the polyamory and kink community, and any of those who have experienced trauma based on their intersecting identities. I believe developing connections and shared community is a part of next revolution of humanity, and make it a priority to, on a micro scale, create that space in my office. ______________________________________ PRACTICE VALUES Transparency: the system has been set up to keep information inaccessible and shielded by jargon. At Sovereign Spiral, we prioritize open, honest communication and exploration about mental health topics and the limits we have with our current research as well as the limits of our personal capacities. Safety and Belonging: Our space, whether in the in-person office or in our virtual video office, will be cultivated to fit your needs to allow room for safety and personal autonomy to grow. I never expect you to feel that safety right away, and prioritize open communication to build the trust you deserve to feel in a place where you offer your vulnerability. Authenticity: I am a neurodivergent person, and I have found that it is exhausting to try and pretend otherwise. In our work, I will pledge to do my best to show up as an authentic human person and acknowledge my own limits--professional AND personal limits--with the hope that you will feel safe to do so as well. Creativity: As a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, creativity is something I try to embody in my work as often as possible. This means both making space for the arts, but also in creative collaboration with you. Examples of this can be brainstorming creative solutions together, creating metaphors in our work to make things *make sense,* and allowing space to go against the traditional grind of therapy to cater your care to YOUR needs. ______________________________________ SLIDING SCALE RATES FOR INDIVIDUAL THERAPY I offer a tiered sliding scale system in order to provide more accessible care while also making sure I am financially well. I have a certain number of slots for each tier. As someone paying for a high tier, you are making it possible for folx to engage with therapy in the lower brackets. Please contact me to find out more about the availability for each tier! Tier One: $75 per session Tier Two: $100 per session Tier Three: $125 per session Tier Four: $150 per session Tier Five: $175 per session ______________________________________ GROUP THERAPY I currently offer one every-other-week virtual group on Monday evenings. Group therapy is $30 per person per session. Please contact me to get more information and learn about openings in our group! Moon Group is a space for queer adults in North Carolina who are seeking accessible & affordable mental health care, safe and like-minded community, and a sacred space to connect to creativity and self-expression. This group focuses on intention setting and reflecting on intentions each month with the cycle of the moon and will include opportunities to create art and connect with folks struggling with similar concerns.