Mental Health Clinical Trainee, Marriage and Family Therapist
They/Them
Psychology Today Profile: Riley
“The world is on fire, I can't make it not be on fire, but I can give you tools, resources, a safe space to heal, mourn, and keep swimming. I primarily use a narrative approach to identify negative messages and beliefs that make you feel less than the beautiful you your soul has always been and replace them with realistic positive messages that align with your values, morals, and identity. I infuse humor, satire, and a healthy dose of sarcasm into therapy; I'll be your number one fan, and as such will gently and kindly push you out of your comfort zone to be the badass you are meant to be.”
“I specialize in working with high conflict families, couples, polycules, non-monogamy structures, sex therapy ranging from desire discrepancies, sexual dysfunction, kink, BSDM, and assisting sex workers in balancing their intimate relationships in their work and personal lives.”
“I love helping folks explore their gender identity and sexual expression and offer medically based sex/body education for pre-teens preparing for puberty. Additionally, I love providing education and space for folks experiencing peri-menopause to hot flash their way through the therapeutic process as they navigate their ever changing bodies.”
Services Provided at MCP
Individual Psychotherapy for Adolescents and Adults
Areas of Clinical Interest
LGBTQIA+, Gender questioning/transitioning, Relationships, including polyamory , Sexual concerns, Dysfunction, pleasure, kink, BDSM, sex work, etc., Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Perinatal/postpartum, Life changes, ADHD/AuDHD, Autism (lower support needs only), Trauma/PDSD, SI/SIB/recent hospital discharge, Grief/loss, Chronic illness/chronic pain/physical disabilities, Psychotic & Personality disorders , Couples/Family, CBT, DBT informed, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution Focused, Attachment Theory, culturally competent, Racial Justice/Feminism/Queer Theory
Education
M.A., St. Mary's University (Minneapolis, MN)
B.A. Bethany Lutheran (Mankato, MN)
Academic Training
Therapy Practicum, Theraplace (North Branch, MN 2024-2025)
Therapy Practicum, Birch Counseling (Golden Valley, MN 2024-2025)
Therapy Practicum, Hennepin Healthcare's Redleaf Center (Minneapolis, MN 2022)
Professional Affiliations
Member: Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT)