Carrie Ancel

My theoretical approaches integrate existential therapy, attachment theory, and polyvagal theory. This means that I look at how you answer the big questions in life, how you relate to others, and what has affected you and your body, all through a trauma lens. I operate from an inclusionary, compassionate, strengths-based approach that is body positive, sex positive, anti-racist, and anti-oppression.

I have training and experience in attachment theory, polyvagal theory, healing within oppressive systems, working with different forms of trauma, CBT, and DBT. I greatly enjoy working with over 21, LGBTQIA+ folx, those in any of the types of relationships under the umbrella term of consensual non-monogamy, gender identity exploration, sexual identity exploration, kink and kink dynamics, sex workers, differently abled (neurodiverse, physical disability, & chronically ill/spoonies), and any or all intersections of the above. I work with individuals, couples, and moresomes (on an as needed basis). I love helping clients to find feelings of safety in their bodies, and enhance or develop the ability to thrive. Not all clients may desire this, which is completely okay!