Tasia Sourasis
MSW, RSW

 

 

 

I am a queer Registered Social Worker (MSW), I support individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, gender identity exploration, depression, suicidal ideation, coming out, and substance misuse using a harm reduction approach. I have extensive experience in community mental health settings, crisis intervention, concurrent disorders, and suicide prevention work. I recognize the impact of systemic inequality, capitalism, intersectionality, minority stress, and resilience, and how these factors show up in our work together.

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My approach is trauma-informed, queer-affirmative, and feminist. I incorporate therapeutic modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic therapy, mindfulness, attachment-based therapy, feminist therapy, harm reduction, and queer-affirming therapy. I aim to create an egalitarian relationship between client and therapist, taking a non-pathologizing approach to mental health.

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Taking the first step toward therapy can be daunting, so I offer a free 15-minute session to see if we are a good fit for one another. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and am honored to meet all the parts that make up who you are.

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HOW I WORK​​​​​​​

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​These are the therapeutic modalities I incorporate into sessions, tailored to your needs, strengths, and goals to create a safe and supportive space for healing. I work from a trauma-informed, queer-affirming, feminist, and non-pathologizing perspective, emphasizing choice, empowerment, and collaboration throughout therapy.

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Queer Affirming

​I practice from a queer-affirming lens that actively acknowledges, validates, and celebrates queer identities and lived experiences. I recognize the impact of societal oppression and prioritize safety, autonomy, and dignity in the therapeutic space. This means using inclusive language, challenging heteronormative assumptions, and honoring each person’s self-defined identity. My goal is to create a space where queer clients can show up fully, without fear of judgment, correction, or erasure.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)​

I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help the brain safely process distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming. I guide sessions with care and at your pace, prioritizing safety, choice, and feeling supported throughout the process. EMDR involves bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds—while you briefly focus on parts of a difficult experience. Over time, this helps reduce emotional intensity and allows you to respond from a calmer, more grounded place in your life today.

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Somatic Therapy

​I use somatic therapy to support the connection between the body and mind, recognizing that stress and trauma are often held physically in the body. We use gentle, body-based practices—such as breathing, movement, or noticing sensations—to help regulate the nervous system and release tension. Sessions are guided with care, choice, and respect for your boundaries, so you remain in control throughout the process. The goal is to help you feel more grounded, present, and integrated in both body and mind.

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Feminist

​I practice feminist therapy, which understands that personal struggles are often connected to larger systems of power, oppression, and inequality. I prioritize collaboration, transparency, and shared decision-making, valuing your lived experience as your expertise. Together, we work to challenge internalized oppression and strengthen your sense of agency. This approach supports understanding how gendered, social, and cultural forces impact your well-being and relationships, helping you navigate life with more empowerment and insight.

 

Trauma Informed

​I provide trauma-informed care that recognizes how common trauma is and how it can affect thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space built on trust, choice, and empowerment so you feel respected and in control of your healing. Within this space, I use trauma-focused approaches to help you process difficult experiences, understand their impact on your mind and body, and develop coping skills. I work carefully to avoid re-triggering, support symptom reduction, and help you restore a sense of safety, strength, and hope.

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Harm Reduction

​I approach this work from a harm reduction perspective, meeting people where they are without requiring abstinence or change before they are ready. I prioritize safety, dignity, and autonomy, recognizing that people engage in behaviors for complex and understandable reasons. In practice, this means offering nonjudgmental support, education, and practical strategies to reduce risk and increase safety. My goal is to support your well-being while honoring your lived experience and choices.

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Mindfulness

​I use mindfulness to help you gently focus on the present moment with openness and without judgment. Through mindfulness practices, you learn to notice thoughts, emotions, and body sensations as they arise, rather than feeling overwhelmed or reacting automatically. We approach this work at a pace that feels safe and supportive, with an emphasis on choice and self-compassion. Over time, mindfulness can reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and create more space to respond thoughtfully instead of from habit or overwhelm.

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Attachment-based

​I use attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape the ways we connect, trust, and feel secure with others today. Together, we look at patterns you developed to stay safe or meet your needs, and how those patterns show up in your adult relationships. I create a supportive space to help you build a sense of safety and strengthen healthy connections. The goal is to support more secure, flexible ways of relating to yourself and others.

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