Dr. Victoria Grey (they/any)

I have specialized in working with depression since I started my career as a social worker. I am intimately familiar with managing the symptoms of severe depression from my own lived experiences and have dedicated years to finding effective, practical ways to manage depressive symptoms. I also have an emphasis in catering treatment to each individual's unique experiences as I understand how diverse experiences of depression can be.

I have an emphasis in supporting others who have PTSD, particularly those who suffer from chronic or complex PTSD. Much of my life has been dedicated to supporting others in finding meaning and relief in a world where they have suffered tremendous suffering and I strive to provide support in a gentle, trauma-informed way that involves collaboration rather than coercion. I ever and always strive to support others at the pace that works for them.

I am keenly familiar with the complexities of bipolar disorder (both types 1 and 2) and have substantial experience in navigating those complexities together, even in the throes of particularly challenging manic or depressive episodes. I offer an environment of non-judgment and understanding for working with and through these nuanced experiences now and in the future.

I've studied person-centered therapy for many years and have come to believe that person-centered therapy can offer a trauma-informed and inclusive environment that naturally centers collaboration between the therapist and the client. I encourage persons to discuss topics that seem important or present to them and have considerable experience in supporting others to understand these topics in the greater context of their lives.

I believe solution focused brief therapy emphasizes a particularly pragmatic, goal-oriented approach and philosophy that I think helps ensure every therapy session feels effective and meaningful. My hope is that each person walks away from therapy feeling like they've come to better understand themselves or that they've learned specific skills for working with any challenges they've been confronted with, and I think SFBT aligns with this hope beautifully.

Acceptance and commitment therapy has been my primary focus for several years due to its flexible, acceptance focused approach. I believe it strikes a beautiful balance between offering evidence-based skills and tools for overcoming challenges while also providing a cohesive framework for understanding oneself within the greater context of life. I've found it allows for a flow between philosophy and practice that many persons find to be incredibly meaningful.