Remy Ayo (they/them)

This is the approach I primarily work from because it is simple and highly effective. Regardless of approach, most therapies that are evidence-based effective approaches share core concepts that Person-centered (Rogerian) therapy exemplifies: unconditional positive regard, empathic listening, and genuineness. True progress in therapy comes from the therapeutic relationship , being seen, listened to, validated, carefully challenged, and engaged with. This is why I am a person-centered therapist.

Disregarding the positive, one of CBT's cognitive distortions, is a concept I frequently allude to in therapy when client's have trouble only imagining the worst that can happen and not making enough room for the equally-possible best-case scenarios as well.

I will often pull in ACT concepts such as radical acceptance of all emotions into therapy with my clients.

Counseling fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals is the highlight of my week because something very magical happens when you get into the issues and talk queer or trans theory with someone who's also in the community.

My clients often appreciate a therapist of trans experience, so that they get to spend less time explaining their identity to someone who already knows the in-group knowledge and terminology.

People of color often need a POC therapist to feel comfortable and safe opening up. I needed a black therapist before therapy started working for me, and I aim to provide that same shared identity experience to my POC clients.