Affirming Therapy with Shay
Shayna Kirk, MBA, MA
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist AMFT #165416
Supervised by Lori Crowley, LMFT #121471, LPCC #10892
Hi there!
Since you made it here I hope we have a chance to connect. I work with people navigating complex social demands and the overwhelm of everyday life as a human. I work with folks who may be tired of explaining "big" reactions or fluctuating capacity. I enjoy meeting with couples of mixed neurotypes to safely explore their communication styles, searching for common ground. For parents with Autistic, ADHD, PDA or Twice Exceptional (2E) children, maybe you're exhausted from trying to explain yourself or your child to others. It helps to know there's a place you won't spend time translating experiences of burnout, shame, or self doubt. You're not alone.
If you're seeking support as you navigate a gender journey- yours or a loved one, please reach out. It can be isolating if you're not sure who to talk to about what's coming up for you, If you're feeling the weight of trying to communicate your needs to others, you're definitely not alone. We don't have to find all the answers today, none of us has it all figured out.
I offer neurodivergent affirming therapy. Working together we can identify strengths you've had all along and shine a light on them. I offer LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. Living more authentically with radical self compassion is possible. You're not broken, Let's problem solve what isn't working for you and softly enjoy moments where it all makes sense.
Reach out for a brief consultation at (707)868-8050 or shayna.kirk@mindfulcenter.org and let's take it from there.
Counseling & Therapy Services
I practice from a client centered perspective, tailoring my approach to the individual person or group, focusing on strengths. I work to meet individuals where they are rather than where anyone expects them to be.
Most frequently I work with the following experiences:
-Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, PDA (pathological demand avoidance/pervasive drive for autonomy)
-Twice-Exceptional (2E), Highly Sensitive Person, Anxiety, OCD
-LGBTQIA+ Identity Exploration and Gender Journey Affirming
-School System Support & Advocacy
I commit to intentionally center and honor the widely differing experiences of Neurodivergent & LGBTQIA+ Individuals, their Partners and Families.
I appreciate the opportunity to learn from and elevate a multitude of expressions, perspectives and experiences differing from my own. Beyond good intent, I work to actively educate myself and allow space for continued growth and connection.