Kachael Stocks
MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
(She/her/hers)
Kachael earned her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College - now, Iona University. She has participated in trainings with the Affirmative Couch to learn and practice affirmative psychology in ways that are supportive and affirming to LGBTQIA+, sex workers, people who participate in kink, non-monogamous persons/relationships and others who depart from cisheteronormative identities. She is currently participating in trainings with Institute of the Development of Human Art (IDHA) to better understand and participate in transformative justice and the decolonizing/de-carcerating of mental health. She is also learning and incorporating somatic psychotherapy practices especially for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color as well as LGBTQIA+.
“The journey of life is filled with twists and turns, ups and downs, We each have our own unique journey to complete.”
Kachael’s approach:
A guiding part of the work done with Kachael will be led by curiosity. She asks her clients targeted questions to discover what's not working, what is working, or keeping them from enjoying the relationships precious to them. Kachael helps clients examine what relationships that have helped or hindered them as they work toward healing.
“As Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I will walk with you through this difficult time in a collaborative and affirming space. We will recognize your pain and explore the numerous possibilities for healing. You have the inner wisdom on what you need to best navigate these struggles and together we will uncover it.”
In today's society, it’s crucial to recognize the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA individuals and the importance of providing them with collective and communal care. They often face feelings of isolation and are at a greater risk of violence and suicide, especially among youth.