Associate Marriage & Family Therapist # 152254 

Hi I am Serenity Green. I attended the University of California Santa Barbara with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences and obtained my Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant International University. I have extensive experience working in behavioral therapy, education for those that are neurotypical and neurodiverse, and emergency medicine that have prepared me with a unique skillset in working with children, adults, and their families with a myriad of backgrounds and needs alike. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community myself I am familiar with the coming out process and the nuances of navigating this self exploration in both adolescence and adulthood and have a great understanding and insight in working with those navigating the unique nuances of queer couple dynamics as well. I strive to provide a safe place for all clients and those in the LGBTQIA+ community that are in need of affirming care.

I have a strong background in Emotion Focused therapy and believe that learning to identify one's own emotions, increase their ability to process and fully experience them, and learn the language to express them to those around them is a primary force in facilitating change for individuals and their families. While emotions can often be difficult to sit with at first or alone, sharing their weight with a trusted therapist provides a learning space for you to navigate and welcome the full spectrum of the human emotional experience. "The wound is the place the light enters from" -Rumi.

Therapy is both a transformative and vulnerable choice , in recognition of this I strive to provide a safe space and a collaborative approach as a partnership in your healing journey to help empower you to achieve your personal goals. I highly value identifying and focus on client strengths as well as their growth areas, we are all a continuous work in progress. There is no one size fits all approach to therapy, and I tailor my approach to each individual to create a strong sense of security, dependability, and trust in our working relationship. I look forward to walking alongside this journey with you and helping you also identify and grow your self worth, capability, and resilience along the way. Please call with any questions you may have I am happy to set up a consultation to ensure I am the right fit for you, asking for help is the first step!