Savannah Varela

Hi there, I'm Savannah!

I apply a social justice, sex-positive, feminist, and psychodynamic approach to help clients get unstuck by moving through trauma and finding clarity and empowerment. I have extensive experience in mental health crisis response, community-based mental health, substance use treatment, and criminal justice work.

My focus

I work with clients who are motivated and actively seeking personal growth, empowerment, and positive change. You may be navigating identity development, coming out, relationships, and self-acceptance. You're open to exploring experiences, processing emotions, and working towards healing through holistic approaches.

My approach

I apply a feminist and social justice lens, challenging systemic barriers that impact your life. I use EMDR to help you process trauma through bilateral stimulation that facilitates reprocessing of traumatic memories. I also use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, emphasizing your strengths to identify achievable goals.