Myles Downes, MFT
I approach therapy from a holistic perspective, working mindfully, experientially and somatically, and influenced perhaps most strongly by the Hakomi principles of mindfulness, non-violence, organicity, mind-body holism, and unity. In addition to the above areas of client concerns, I specialize in working with the following communities: polyamory (and other alternative relationship configurations), same-sex (gay, bi or queer), transgender, freak, kink, etc., although my actual practice is very diverse and I work with a broad spectrum of clients. I consider therapy to be a deeply resonant way to co-create new ways of being, and I approach therapy in general as more of an engaged collaborator than a distant expert, crafting an approach that puts the client at ease while still offering my various areas of expertise. I utilize complexity theories and an integrated, holism-oriented stance to incorporate mind, body and spiritual experiences in my work, something I believe accesses core material (and hence speeds up healing) more quickly than words alone.
I offer phone consultation and in-person psychotherapy services.