Sai (Kirin) Peterson

My clients describe me as:

As an introvert, my strength lies in deep listening & fostering meaningful conversations in personal contexts. I create a space where you feel heard.

Something to know about my approach is:

My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in collaboration, affirmation, and open-mindedness. I take a journey with individuals as we explore the meanings they assign to their experiences.

Together, we will:

Together, we evaluate the accuracy and helpfulness of these interpretations, emphasizing problem-solving to address behaviors while recognizing the interconnected nature of behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.

I specialize in working with people who:

I also specialize in areas such as depression, suicidality, life changes, transitions, anxiety, and providing support for international students and individuals with physical disabilities. I offer a safe haven for those navigating life changes.

I became a therapist because:

I realize the experience of simply “being heard” can be a very powerful and healing experience. As an introvert, I’m a great listener!

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I am getting EMDR trained so will be offering that in the near future.

More about me and my practice:

I ground my counseling approach in the concept of dialectics, specifically by helping clients balance between acceptance and change, and by helping them integrate sometimes seemingly contradicting experiences.