I am a fat, queer Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who specializes in working with queer individuals, no matter where they fall on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum. I have been working with queer folks for the past 6 years on issues surrounding access to health care, behavioral health, and advocacy. I also specialize in gender affirming care, working with clients to access hormone therapy and procedures through advocating for their needs and letter writing. Another specialization is working with fat individuals on navigating our fatphobic/sizeist society, medical system, and internalized fatphobia.

The modalities that I tap into are CBT, TFCBT, ACT, EMDR, and narrative therapy. I have worked mainly with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, or have some sort of trauma they would like to work through. I also like to get creative with my approaches, so I will use parts of other modalities depending on the needs/interests of my clients.

I know what it is like to struggle with mental health. My role as a therapist is to truly partner with you on your mental health journey. I am someone who will offer support, empathy, compassion, flexibility, co-creation, accountability, and challenge you to grow. If interested, please email me at ben@connallycounseling.com