Andy Start (they/them/he/him)

My practice and supervision are deeply rooted in integrative relational therapy. I believe the therapeutic alliance and the relationship in the here-and-now to be the true gems of effective psychotherapy.

With lived recovery experience, I implore a joyful, harm reduction mindset in working with those seeking refuge from myriad substance and process addictions. I specialize in alternatives to 12-step models that draw upon neuroscience, psychoeducation, harm reduction, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing . Furthermore, I offer destigmatized support for integrated, person-centered recovery programs for those who foster meaningful community in 12-step and other mutual aid fellowships.

My practice is rooted in liberation from the coercive harms that present in the external environment including systemic oppression. In working with survivors of coercive relationship and group abuse, I utilize a complex trauma-informed lens to foster safety, re-construct value-systems, and empower personal agency. Particularly, my practice aims to shelter abuse survivors of cult and conspiracy influence including high-control groups within politics, religion, and spirituality.

As a queer and gender non-conforming person, I am wholly dedicated to a practice of co-liberation that uplifts women and all gender and sexual minority individuals.

I work with couples and ENM relationship constellations through and emotion-focused lens (EFCT), helping to mitigate negative interactions, explore vulnerability, and foster effective communication. At my practice I am supervised by long-time EFCT-certified clinician Lisa Zurndorfer who studied with Susan Johnson.

With lived recovery experience, I implore a joyful, harm reduction mindset in working with those seeking refuge from myriad substance and process addictions. I specialize in alternatives to 12-step models that draw upon neuroscience, psychoeducation, harm reduction, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing . Furthermore, I offer destigmatized support for integrated, person-centered recovery programs for those who foster meaningful community in 12-step and other mutual aid fellowships.

With lived recovery experience, I implore a joyful, harm reduction mindset in working with those seeking refuge from myriad substance and process addictions. I specialize in alternatives to 12-step models that draw upon neuroscience, psychoeducation, harm reduction, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing . Furthermore, I offer destigmatized support for integrated, person-centered recovery programs for those who foster meaningful community in 12-step and other mutual aid fellowships.

With lived recovery experience, I implore a joyful, harm reduction mindset in working with those seeking refuge from myriad substance and process addictions. I specialize in alternatives to 12-step models that draw upon neuroscience, psychoeducation, harm reduction, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing . Furthermore, I offer destigmatized support for integrated, person-centered recovery programs for those who foster meaningful community in 12-step and other mutual aid fellowships.

With lived recovery experience, I implore a joyful, harm reduction mindset in working with those seeking refuge from myriad substance and process addictions. I specialize in alternatives to 12-step models that draw upon neuroscience, psychoeducation, harm reduction, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing . Furthermore, I offer destigmatized support for integrated, person-centered recovery programs for those who foster meaningful community in 12-step and other mutual aid fellowships.

With lived recovery experience, I implore a joyful, harm reduction mindset in working with those seeking refuge from myriad substance and process addictions. I specialize in alternatives to 12-step models that draw upon neuroscience, psychoeducation, harm reduction, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing . Furthermore, I offer destigmatized support for integrated, person-centered recovery programs for those who foster meaningful community in 12-step and other mutual aid fellowships.