Hunter Downs (He/Him/His)

Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community can be a source of deep pride, identity, and connection — but it can also come with unique challenges, especially in a world that often misunderstands or marginalizes queer and trans experiences. Whether you're navigating coming out, exploring your identity, dealing with family or relationship dynamics, or processing the impact of discrimination or trauma, you deserve a space where all parts of you are welcomed without question.

Trauma can result from a single overwhelming event or from repeated, ongoing experiences that left you feeling unsafe, powerless, or unseen. Whether it's related to abuse, neglect, loss, medical trauma, identity-based trauma, or other difficult life events, the impact of trauma can linger — often in ways that feel confusing, isolating, or hard to put into words. Trauma can deeply affect how you see the world — and how you see yourself.

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is often misunderstood. It’s more than just distractibility or restlessness — it can impact time management, emotional regulation, relationships, self-esteem, and the ability to follow through on everyday tasks. Living with ADHD can feel overwhelming, especially in a world that isn’t always built with neurodivergent minds in mind.

Couples therapy is a collaborative process that helps partners strengthen their connection, improve communication, and navigate challenges together in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. Whether you're facing recurring conflicts, feeling distant, rebuilding trust, or simply wanting to deepen your bond, therapy can provide the tools and guidance to grow together. Couples therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns, increasing emotional understanding, and fostering healthier ways of relating.

My expertise in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) stems from my specialized postgraduate training in the model, focusing specifically on how core emotions organize relationship patterns. I have extensive experience helping couples and families restructure secure bonds, move past entrenched conflict, and develop deeper, more empathetic connections. I rely on EFT's proven, evidence-based roadmap to facilitate profound and lasting emotional repair.

My expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is grounded in advanced training and practical experience using its evidence-based models. I excel at helping clients identify and reframe negative thought patterns and change unhelpful behaviors related to anxiety, depression, and stress. I provide concrete, practical tools for long-term symptom relief and improved emotional regulation.