Welcome

I am an LCSW, working to help people feel more at peace with themselves and in their relationships. I work with individuals, couples, families, polycules, and other non-traditional kinship groups to acknowledge and build on the strengths they already have, and care for the hurt, anxiety, and pain they are carrying. I also specifically work with couples, families, or groups where the motivational issues for therapy are not conflict with one another, but instead each can bare witness to the other and collaboratively work to support one another more fully.

Focus:

My work is focused on competencies with the queer, LGBT, asexual, trans/non-binary, poly-amorous, ethically non-monogamous, relationship anarchy, and relationship communism communities, in a sex and body positive environment. I am EMDR Trained from the EMDR Institute. As a white therapist, I promise to do the work of educating myself on communities of color outside of our sessions.

Creating a compassionate and empathetic environment for all clients, I help people feel more at peace with themselves and in their relationships. Working together we can find what areas of your life are working for you and which areas can improve, without judgement.

Testimonials:

Bauer and I have something in common - our thoughts cannot be hidden because our expressions are loud. Bauer expertly uses this as a clinical strength allowing those working with her to identify their own emotions through her awareness of their experiences. She's also excellent at making information and nuance understood - even for those of us who may have difficulty understanding abstract ideas. She makes me feel safe exploring new information because of her empathy, brilliance, and thoughtfulness. - Rachel K.

Bauer has provided me with such incredible support for the past two years. My sessions with her are invaluable: she invites and encourages my self-reflection, always meeting me with warmth and kindness. I'm truly so grateful to have the opportunity to work with her. -Anna