Jennifer Riek

As a licensed clinical social worker who has been in the field for over 20 years, I am passionate about working alongside folks during times of massive transition and change, as well as holding space for hope, possibility, and expansion during seasons of life that feel impossibly heavy and challenging. I'm a firm believer in the transformative power and magic of relational work, and I bring this energy to the collaborate therapeutic relationship.

I am also a queer single mom who is very committed to these parts of my identity and also believe they are strengths to my practice that both guide and contribute to the work that I do.

I deeply honor and appreciate the connection that happens in the therapeutic space. My general style is relational, feminist, and social justice-oriented, and for those familiar with the term, I came to this work 20+ years ago with the framework of "radical mental health." I bring a nonjudgmental framework to the (metaphorical) table, as well as curiosity, levity, and humor, as well as a healthy serving of gentle directness.

I enjoy the art of building connection and rapport. Collaboration is central to the work, and I like to provide a warm therapeutic space that offers containment and a safe, gentle place to land for clients. Usually, our first session would involve reviewing a client's experience with therapy, what they're hoping for, maybe discuss hopes for the future sessions, goals, and/or concerns.