Locke Risius, LMSW (he/him)
Unconventional in ways that make finding a therapeutic fit hard?
Lasting Results
I am a strong believer in the informed consent model to empower and respect a client’s autonomy.
My specialty is complex trauma, including the universal social aspects of PTSD not in the diagnostic criteria. My eclectic approach include brain-based therapies such as brainspotting (with bilateral music), MBSR, the flash technique, and EMDR—some of which can lead to positive results in just a few sessions. Rationality-valuing, polyamorous, kink-friendly, & LGBTQ+ neurodivergents with complex trauma report the most relief working with me, but my trauma treatment through individual and couple’s counseling can benefit anyone. I offer self-pay Gottman-informed couple’s counseling and brain-based intensives on a sliding scale.
Tailored Sessions
Whether you want to use sessions for poetry therapy, silent brainspotting, or cathartic chats, I’ll aim to make it possible. I start most sessions with: what can we cover in this session that would help you the most? Survivors, including those who don’t wish to talk about their trauma, are as accommodated as those who do. I am piloting restorative justice services (NET and FORNET, etc.) upon request for “little t” traumas and/or moral injury.
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Self-pay rates (sliding scale available):
Individual: $100/30 min
Couple: $125/30 min