Miriam Kolni

If the decision to give therapy a try was not difficult enough, finding a therapist that is the right fit for you can feel like a massive undertaking. What I bring to our work together is a calm presence, a respect and consideration for all parts of who you are, care and humor, and a deep curiosity and drive to reach towards your goals. I believe that every person deserves to be treated with respect and as a whole human being. No matter your gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship type, cultural background, skin color, religion, etc., what makes you unique is valid and integral to your experience. You are the expert on you, and I appreciate the courage it takes to be vulnerable, the willingness to seek help, and the hope you demonstrate by showing up for yourself and your relationships. As a queer person in the LGBTQ+ community, I value the importance of having a space to feel uninhibited by the pressures, expectations, and often fear of being unsafe, and to show up and be seen as your whole self. I will meet you where you are in the struggles you are facing, challenge you to experience something different, and work with you to untangle the layers of contributing factors that impact your experience while identifying and optimizing your strengths. You are not your problems, and I believe in your capacity for change and growth. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist Associate (LMFT Associate) which means I understand you, the challenges you face, and how to work towards your goals within a larger framework of your context, what makes you who you are (i.e. your culture, sexuality, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, location, etc.), your relationships (i.e. the family you grew up in, other important relationships, romantic relationships, etc.), and the patterns and themes that both keep you feeling stuck and help you feel safe. We will collaborate on identifying and understanding what is going on, and learn how to experience new ways of relating to yourself and others so you can be your most authentic self and live your life more fully.