Meet Elliot

My therapy approach weaves together somatic awareness, narrative exploration, anti-oppressive frameworks, and affirming practices to create a holistic, inclusive, and deeply transformative experience.

At its core, a somatic approach emphasizes the wisdom of the body as a guide to healing, growth, and empowerment. Somatic practices invite clients to tune into their physical sensations, movements, and embodied experiences, helping them reconnect with their inner knowing and develop greater self-regulation, presence, and resilience. Through gentle guidance and exploration, clients learn to notice how emotions, experiences, and stories live in their bodies, creating space for healing and change at a foundational level.

We carry stories about ourselves, shaped by our experiences, relationships, and the societies we live in. A narrative-based approach supports clients in examining these stories with curiosity and compassion, identifying those that empower or constrain them. Together, we rewrite narratives to reflect the client’s inherent strengths, values, and desires. This process emphasizes the client's agency in defining their identity and crafting a future aligned with their authentic self.

Rooted in social justice principles, an anti-oppressive, liberation-focused approach recognizes the impact of systemic oppression on individuals and communities. It actively works to dismantle oppressive dynamics in the coaching space, creating an environment where clients feel seen, safe, and valued in their full complexity. The process acknowledges how systems of power, privilege, and marginalization affect embodiment, narratives, and self-perception, fostering practices that resist and heal from these harms.

Integral to my approach is a commitment to celebrating and affirming each client's unique identity, experiences, and aspirations. Whether working with clients who are queer, trans, neurodivergent, disabled, or hold other marginalized identities, the coaching space is intentionally inclusive, validating, and free from judgment. Clients are supported in exploring their authentic selves, cultivating self-compassion, and stepping into their power without fear of erasure or invalidation.

I was drawn to this work because I wanted to contribute to creating a supportive space where clients with socially marginalized/oppressed identities can feel safe, heard, and validated. My intention is to be someone you don't have to over-explain or defend your lived experiences and values to, and instead can focus on your growth and healing. I’ve had my own difficult experiences in therapy and this motivated me to enter the field to do things differently.

I received my BA in Gender Studies from the Metropolitan State University of Denver and attended Regis University for my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy.

In addition to traditional higher education, I have and continue to pursue personal education that contributes to my knowledge base in areas of focus and interest mentioned throughout. I participate in trainings, read, and am in peer consultation groups to continuously expand my knowledge base and exposure to different perspectives.

Sessions are conducted virtually using a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Sessions cost $150 per 50 minutes. Sliding scale is available and ranges from $90-$120 per session.

I am a white, queer, nonbinary/trans, neurodivergent, chronically ill/dynamically disabled individual from a mixed SES background living in a small body.

In my role as a coach, I recognize the profound impact of identity and lived experiences on the coaching relationship. As a white individual, my own experiences of navigating the world are shaped by the privileges and responsibilities associated with this racial identity. My journey as a queer, nonbinary/trans person further informs my understanding of the complexities of identity development, self-acceptance, and the challenges that arise from navigating diverse social landscapes.

Being neurodivergent, I bring an appreciation for the unique ways individuals experience and process the world. My own journey with neurodivergence informs my practice, fostering an environment that embraces diverse ways of thinking, communicating, and relating. Recognizing the fluidity of disability, as someone who identifies as chronically ill/dynamically disabled, I am attuned to the ways in which health intersects with identity and how it shapes one's narrative.

Coming from a mixed socioeconomic background, I understand the intersections of privilege and adversity that individuals may encounter. My experiences contribute to an awareness of systemic inequalities and a commitment to addressing the impact of socioeconomic factors on mental health.

Living in a small body, I am conscious of the biases and assumptions society may project onto bodies of varying sizes. This awareness informs my commitment to fostering body positivity, inclusivity, and dismantling harmful societal norms.

In our coaching journey together, I strive to create a space where your unique identity and experiences are not only acknowledged but celebrated. I am committed to ongoing self-reflection, education, and advocacy to ensure that my practice remains culturally sensitive, affirming, and responsive to the diverse needs of the individuals and communities I serve. I approach our coaching relationship with humility, recognizing that there is always more to learn and understand, and I welcome open dialogue about the ways in which my positionality may impact our work together.