Itisha is a therapist with warmth, humor, and a creative edge. She came to mental health through a mid-career transition, bringing years of life experience and, prior to her masters she has been in extensive training in expressive arts, psychodrama, and trauma work. She's the kind of person who can hold heavy material with lightness – without making it feel less important. In session, Itisha is feeling-focused but practical. She spends time listening and observing, picking up on what's underneath the surface, and she's gentle when she challenges you. She has a wide range of techniques and tools she can draw on from different therapeutic models, including CBT, DBT, Transactional Analysis, IFS, somatic work, and the Therapeutic Spiral Model for trauma. She may also incorporate methods like sand tray or expressive arts when words alone aren’t enough to access what’s coming up. Itisha works well with relational and attachment concerns, family dynamics, childhood trauma, divorce, and questions of identity. She holds a strong queer affirmative lens and is comfortable with the messiness of real life. Her style suits people who want both emotional depth and practical grounding – insight that leads to actionable steps. If you're looking for a therapist who blends creativity with depth, holds space with warmth and humor, and helps you translate insight into real-life change, Itisha might be a good fit.