Anjalie Pieres

Welcome! I offer clinical treatment to adults experiencing complex trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, & issues of identity (race, gender, sexuality, culture).

Traumatic experiences have a way of shackling themselves to the body, whether they are accumulated over time or single incidents which compromised our safety. We seek to protect ourselves from a world that failed to protect us, often coping in ways that hurt in the long run. In our work together we will identify sources of pain, the impact they have on your life, & determine ways to reclaim power so that your body becomes a place of safety rather than a site of trauma.

Art Therapy can offer new perspectives for healing. Let’s learn to play again & enjoy the freedom of creating something meaningful rather than perfect. You will take on an essential role in shaping your care, co-creating the therapeutic experience to find the most effective combination of self exploration vs practical skill development.

In our first session you will be guided through an intake interview. This gives you an opportunity to share context about your life thus far, and to reflect on specific goals you'd like to address in therapy. We talk about treatment styles that work for you and ways to help you feel safe and empowered during our work together. As someone who prioritizes disability justice I believe it is essential that you feel empowered to set boundaries and ask for what you need.

Come as you are. My goal is to be both a gentle witness and an ally, helping you to find & stand in your power, identifying disparities & restoring balance in your life. I believe you are here because you are ready to value & give yourself a chance to shape your future with your own hands. I couldn't be more hopeful for you.