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River-Aaerin Niahll

Therapist(he/they)
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Looking for a warm, openminded therapist who celebrates neurodiversity and the wonderful weirdness of life? One that you don’t have to educate about your niche world or worry about judging you? My main goal is to help individuals, Plurals, couples and polycules become the happiest, best versions of their true selves. By addressing trauma, relationship challenges, and one’s most authentic needs and desires, we are offering loving care and health to one’s own mind and life.

My approach to therapy

I am honored to work with cis and trans individuals, couples and polycules. I celebrate Plural identities and welcome traumagenic and endogenic Systems and their partner(s). I am also well versed in BDSM/kink. My work focuses on trauma resolution, self-discovery, and emotional connection.

I bring 13 years of experience in various roles in the mental health field to the table, am proudly trans masc and am member of many of the niches I serve.

What you can expect from me

I believe very deeply in taking a strengths-based, future-focused approach that laden with insights and practical solutions to your concerns. My goal is to help you think for yourself, explore the deep questions, and meet the goals that you set for yourself. I am non-directive, postmodern and humanistic in my approach.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Transgender Non-binary
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    Other - Masters at Medaille University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, End of life care, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Multi-Systemic (MST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Attachment Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English