Rian Pygin, LCSW

If you find yourself feeling lost, disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed, I can help! I’m Rian, a queer and nonbinary Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe the ways we've learned to move through the world make sense in context. The parts of us that developed through trauma, relational harm, internalized stigma, or oppressive systems often learned important ways of keeping us safe. Sometimes, though, those same strategies stop serving us, or begin getting in the way of our relationships and the lives we want to build.

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We can get curious about those patterns together. Rather than treating parts of you as problems to fix, I want to help you understand where they came from, what they're trying to do for you, and what they might need now. I provide support to help you connect with a more grounded self through body-focused approaches and mindful awareness.

Therapy with me is collaborative, warm, and curious. We'll move at your pace, building safety and enough trust to explore what may have once felt too overwhelming. As a queer therapist, I also know how meaningful it can be to sit with someone who gets it—I prioritize building a supportive, nonjudgmental space for you to be authentic and to celebrate all the parts of yourself. I especially love exploring identity, shame, self-trust, and the complicated ways we learn to relate to ourselves.

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My approach is compassionate and grounded, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic practices, Narrative Therapy, EMDR, and harm reduction principles through a queer, feminist, and non-pathologizing lens. Many of the people I work with identify as LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, creatives, helpers, and cycle-breakers. I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma and dissociation, anxiety and mood concerns, gender exploration and transition, and multiplicity/plurality of self. I’m kink-aware and affirm unconventional relationship styles, such as polyamory and nonmonogamy. There’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, so our work will be tailored to best address your needs as we identify them. I’m happy you’re here and look forward to meeting you!