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About
Lorenne Gavish / LSW, MSW
I am a trauma-informed, clinical social worker and therapist working with adult individuals and couples through an integrated and intersectional practice. Thanks to over a decade working in social justice advocacy I know that all people face barriers, no matter our age, sexuality, gender, and economic status. I also know how critical it is to address not only your emotional and mental health, but to understand and honor the societal factors that have impacted your growth as an individual. As your therapist I want to know what needs (basic or not) are not being met, and know that rectifying this may improve your current state, allowing you to deepen the inner healing you are working to achieve.
Because each of us has a completely unique history and needs, I integrate an array of theories to best suit each client. While my main modality is emotion focused therapy (EFT), an experiential, systemic, attachment-based model, built to address strain on relationships, I also integrate mindfulness based approaches, somatic work, cognitive, narrative, and brief therapies amongst a chest of therapeutic tools. It is my task and my honor to be your ally and guide-post as you work to find healing, growth, and liberation in this rewarding process.
Some particular communities
& concerns I work with include individuals & couples navigating:
Chronic complex health issues / pain
Disconnection / mistrust with self & loved ones
Affair recovery / attachment wound repair
Relationship endings / transitions
Sex and sexuality
Alternative relationship structures
Anxiety, depression, PTSD and CPTSD
Gender and LGBTQIA+ challenges
Fertility, pregnancy loss, miscarriage/abortion
Life changes such as retirement & parenthood
Grief / Loss
Sex workers and other “fringe” employment
Mens issues
Don’t see your particular concern/need represented on this list? Don’t sweat it, I work with people from all walks of life and experiences, reach out and we’ll make sure I’m able to support you, if not I’m happy to provide referrals to best suit your needs.
Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Training, Tammy Nelson, PESI, Ongoing 2023-2024
Beyond the Dyad: Polyamory & EFT, Lindsay Hayes, January, 2024
Emotion Focused Therapy, Core Skills, ICEEFT, October 2023-June 2024
Emotion Focused Therapy, Externship, ICEEFT, February 2023
Life After Love: Supporting Clients Impacted by the Loss of Important Relationships, ICEEFT Trainer Clare Rosoman, July 25th, 2022
The Golden Thread Training, Serna Solutions, June 2019
Motivational Interviewing, Serna Solutions, Santa Fe, NM, April 2019
Cultural Fluency Training, Transgender Resource Center, Santa Fe, NM, February 2019
Social Justice as Prevention Framework, Nubia Pena, Albuquerque, NM: November, 2018
Nurtured Heart Approach, Esperanza Shelter, Santa Fe, NM; May 11, 2018
40 hour Core Advocacy Training, Serna Solutions/NMCADV Santa Fe, NM; February 21, 2018
Anti-oppression Training, Community Against Violence, Taos, NM: February 15, 2018