Hello! I’m Tess Rose (she/they), LCSW. I’m happy you’re here!

I want to know what feels troubling to you, and create a space for us to compassionately and realistically explore this. You might already have language for this, or you might just know that you want to feel better and don’t know exactly what this entails. We can find the words and explore the fullness of who you are together, beyond the distress to feeling alive.

Therapy at its core is a relational experience, and this is what I prioritize in my work. I might be a good fit for you if you’re looking for someone to build and grow a long-term relationship with! I don’t operate as a blank slate, and will actively collaborate with you to determine where our attention needs to be and what approaches might work best. I aim to shape a space together that feels supportive, safe, expansive, and open to balancing seriousness and humor.

My door is open to all identities and experiences! I want us to be curious about the systems and norms surrounding us and living within us, and challenge these as needed (including the mental health system). How can we break apart expectations or ideals of self or wellness, detach from the desire to “fix” or “perfect“, and find our humanity underneath the weight of everything we are bombarded with? You are not alone, and I would be honored to be a part of your journey.