Aspen Dellutri

Fundamentally, my aim is to support my clients in contacting their inner self-knowing, and "make friends" with all of the various parts of themselves in the warmth and security of this inner space. To achieve this, I practice person-centered therapy, with a strong emphasis on somatic awareness. My education includes a MA from Naropa University in 2021 in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology, and clinical experience with crisis intervention, individual outpatient therapy, and group therapy.

When working with clients, I am listening for "what wants to be heard" that day. In my view, I am a supportive and curious observer, and my job is to reflect back to my client what I am seeing. My style tends to be more direct, and I regularly encourage my clients to take ownership over their treatment and to trust themselves. I specialize in transgender issues, chronic illness/pain, and neurodiversity. That said, these issues often come with guests, sometimes anger, depression, anxiety, trauma, or unhealthy relationships with food or substances. These are all welcome in the therapeutic space, and are issues that I have training and experience in.

In a first session with me, we explore where you've been, where you are, and where you would like to go. Often, I invite people to tell me their story and then describe their current situation. We will work together to assess what feels like the most supportive areas of focus, and will create some goals which guide our future sessions. During this process, however, you can still expect curiousity, empowerment, and validation. What's most important in any session is establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.