Specializations & Expertise

 

• LGBTQ+ & Gender-Affirming Care: Supporting trans, non-binary, and queer individuals in navigating identity, societal stigma, and sexual wellness.

• Women’s Sexuality: Addressing desire, intimacy, and body autonomy with a focus on empowerment and self-compassion.

• Trauma Recovery: Utilizing somatic and expressive therapies to resolve emotional wounds stored in the body.

• Cultural & Intergenerational Dynamics: Unpacking the impact of systemic oppression, family narratives, and bicultural identity conflicts.

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Therapeutic Approach

Adrianna’s integrative methodology centers the client as the expert of their journey, blending:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS): Healing internal conflicts by harmonizing the self with compassionate curiosity.

• Psychodynamic Therapy: Exploring unconscious patterns and relational histories influencing present challenges.

• Somatic & Mindfulness Practices: Reconnecting mind and body to process trauma and reduce anxiety.

• Expressive Therapies: Leveraging creative modalities (art, narrative) to access unspoken emotions and strengths.

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Sessions are conversational, collaborative, and rooted in a strengths-based philosophy, prioritizing safety and self-discovery.

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Commitment to Cultural Humility

Adrianna’s practice is defined by:

• Intersectional Advocacy: Addressing how race, gender, sexuality, and immigration experiences intersect in mental health.

• First-Generation Insight: Nuanced understanding of cultural dissonance, intergenerational trauma, and bicultural identity.

• Sex-Positive Frameworks: Normalizing diverse expressions of sexuality while challenging societal shame and stigma.

 

Education & Credentials

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• Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine: Boston University.

• Advanced Training: Somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), expressive arts interventions.

• Specializations: LGBTQ+ affirming care, trauma-informed sexual health, women’s issues.

 

Why Work With Adrianna?

Adrianna’s authentic, curious style creates a space where clients feel seen and empowered. Whether confronting trauma, exploring gender identity, or navigating cultural conflicts, she balances gentle guidance with actionable strategies. Her unique blend of somatic work, IFS, and expressive therapies helps clients rewrite narratives and cultivate resilience.

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Begin Your Journey

Adrianna offers therapy for:

• LGBTQ+ individuals exploring identity or transitioning

• Women navigating sexuality, body image, or relational dynamics

• Trauma survivors seeking body-based healing

• First-gen/BIPOC clients addressing cultural or intergenerational stress

• Couples fostering intimacy and communication

 

Key Highlights: Boston University-trained clinician, LGBTQ+ trans-affirming care expert, somatic and expressive therapy specialist, intersectional and culturally humble practitioner.