River Marino (They/Them)
Where I work
Online Florida and North Carolina
Who I Work With
I meet with Autistic adults who are navigating the complex landscape of identity, relational trauma, masking, and Autistic burnout.
About Me And How I Work
My approach to therapy is both collaborative and holistic, centering around values of embodied presence, empathy, connection and deep listening. I’m not here to change you or fix you. In fact, I don’t think you are “broken” or that there's anything "wrong" with you. I’m here to create a nonjudgmental, accepting space for you to connect more compassionately with yourself.
I’m trauma-sensitive, social justice-oriented, and view therapy through an intersectional lens (bodymind, environment, culture, etc.). During our time together, we’ll likely look at the environmental factors (interpersonal, economic, systemic oppression, etc.) that create, and contribute to, individual/collective stress and trauma.
My approach is inspired by Internal Family Systems and I view IFS through a neurodivergence-affirming lens. I'm Polyvagal-informed and adapt PVT (polyvagal theory) so that it's Autistic-affirming.
Qualifications and Professional Background
I've been in practice for 17+ years. I have specific training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), complex trauma, a various forms of somatic work, including somatic EMDR.
Above all else, I value lived experience - yours and mine. I'm insatiably curious and a lifelong learner who seeks to listen to and learn from the voices often left out of research, expensive trainings and academia. While "professional" trainings inform some my approach, I'm always listening to the wisdom of lived experience and exploring how I can make my practice (more) anti-colonial/anti-oppressive.
Next Steps
I value your time, so before we schedule your first session, let's see if we're a good fit.
We can connect for a free 15-minute consultation by video or phone to explore whether my experience and approach are a good match for your needs. I
'm looking forward to chatting with you!
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