Venae Rodriguez, LCSW, LLC

Our lives are packed with change and challenge and sometimes these changes negatively impact us, altering our thoughts and feelings, creating confusion, distress, anger, grief and disconnection from others. My goal is to support you in navigating these abrupt or lingering life transitions that block you from living a fulfilling life. You may be shattered by a life altering diagnosis, unexpectedly caring for a parent or partner, pushing against aging, loss or isolation, or maybe you are coming to see your world or yourself changed since Covid or a shift in gender expression. Together, let's work toward bolstering your internal and external support to help you flourish on your life's journey. My experience is working with people through major life transitions and I hold dear my time accompanying those navigating the complexity of aging, serious or terminal illness and end of life. We’ll work to understand how your history and stories help or hinder you, challenging negative identity conclusions while striving for dynamic change to live the stories you are most aligned with. I believe you hold innate wisdom to frame your life and values, and I will support you in healing and thriving. I primarily work with individuals although I offer limited sessions with couples and larger circles of people for those I am seeing individually. I am also available to support advance care planning individually or in groups. Currently I am developing programming for Queer/LGBTQAI+ groups for those facing serious illness, aging and caregiving concerns. I am a Licenced Clinical Social Worker with a background in geriatrics and palliative care, education and queer youth support and recreation. I use a trauma informed and social justice lens. I have training in reiki and believe in the power of alternative and complementary medicines. I will consider psychedelic integration work on a case by case basis. Together let's take steps toward living your preferred life story. Please reach out for a free consultation to see if we are a positive fit.