Tristen Litterio
CSWA
Clinical Social Work Associate
Hello my name is Tristen and it is nice to meet you!
I am so excited to work with you on your journey to better connect with yourself. Using a relational, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach, I believe that everyone harnesses resilience and should feel empowered in their relationships, and this practice may begin in therapy. As such, I aim to co-create a safe space where you can feel fully heard, understood, and develop insight into the challenges and strengths you experience. With a strengths based approach and a variety of evidence based modalities, I’ll help you learn and utilize coping skills, heal emotional wounds, and recognize your resilience.
With a background in social work and various roles supporting people of diverse backgrounds, I’ve developed a culturally humble and anti-oppressive approach. As such, I hold a deep respect for people of all cultural identities, curiosity into each individual’s unique experience, and commitment to social justice that informs my work.
I welcome teens and adults of ages 14 and older who may be struggling with eating disorders, body image distress, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, low self-esteem, family and relational concerns, trauma/PTSD, substance use concerns, teenage challenges, and life transitions. I am particularly welcoming of those who identify as neurodivergent and have experience supporting neurodivergent youth, young adults, and their families using an affirming approach informed by neurodiversity and disability rights movements.
In my personal life, I enjoy being outdoors, crafting, traveling, and cuddling with my cat Lolo.
Education
BA Psychology and Philosophy: University of Vermont 2018
Master’s in Social Work, MSW: The Ohio State University 2022
Clinical Specialties
I enjoy working with teens and adults of ages 14 and older who may be struggling with eating disorders, body image distress, emotional disregulation, anxiety, depression, family and relational concerns, trauma, substance use concerns, teenage challenges and life transitions.
I practice with a client-centered, collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed framework that emphasizes client resilience and empowerment. With an overarching relational style, I use a variety of therapy techniques including expressive therapies, somatic techniques, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, CBT, CPT, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I emphasize a culturally humble, anti-oppressive, and affirming approach, to support people of all identities including people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and neurodivergent individuals. Additionally, I utilize a Health At Every Size (HAES) framework in my work with those experiencing eating disorders
Licenses & Certifications
CSWA Oregon: Clinical Social Work Associate