Raith Addams

My approach is relational, trauma informed, anti-oppressive, anti-system, and I am guided by harm reduction, anti-imperialist, transformative justice, anti-carceral, and disability justice values. I believe there is value in many theories. I always start with a person-centered approach given the value I place on client’s lived experiences as the most important pieces to inform our work. People are going to have varying needs with varying accessibility concerns. I believe in shifting how I do therapy based on each individual. My practice is centered around serving people with marginalized identities. I look at how the individual may be impacted by systems, social interactions, and cultural upbringing to inform the ways that healing and a growth journey might look for an individual. 

I started my counseling career working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and refugees. I have also worked in eating disorders, abortion care, and gender affirming counseling. I have spent many years learning and growing as a therapist and as a human. Both of which inform the way I show up in the room. I am committed to breaking down power dynamics and creating safety in our space together.