River-Aaerin A. Niahll, LMFT
Licensed Trauma and Relationship Therapist
Specialty therapy for people 18+ who don’t want to feel judged or have to educate their therapist about their lifestyle.
Be Brave, Follow the Owl, and Choose Your Own Adventure…
Trauma Processing
Trauma work is my favorite work because of how it sets people free to live the life they choose to live. Warm, nonjudgmental and trauma- specific Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) are currently offered; EMDR and Progressive Counting are coming soon in 2025/ 2026.
Couples & Premarital
I love love! Embrace genuine human connection through safe, guided heart-to-hearts that build/rebuild the closeness, trust, and understanding that make people really want to show up 100% in your relationship together. I hold sessions with both of you together and also individually so that each can speak freely without hurting their partner as I teach you new communication skills to express what’s truly in your heart in a loving, less triggering way. You will stop arguing over the same old things in the same old patterns and rediscover your connection with each other. I am Gottman Level 1 trained and have my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Plurals/ DID/ OSDD
While Fusion Integration therapy is outside my scope of practice, I assist in Functional Multiplicity and I see so many strengths inherent in this diagnosis. You are not broken, you are different! Rather, I will celebrate and embrace you as you are in your Plurality and support you in living whatever you choose to be your most fulfilling life. I assist with relationships ( both internal and external), coping skills, trauma processing, self-esteem, and in general all the challenges that life and love bring in a nonjudgmental and knowledgeable way that is specific to Plurality. Traumagenic, Endogenic, Quiogenic, etc. Systems are all warmly welcomed and viewed as equally valid. I recognize both disordered and non-disordered Plurality and its diverse historical and cultural backgrounds.
LGBTQ+/ Queer
As someone who is proudly trans masc, omnisexual and has been out since the mid 90’s, I understand life’s challenges here very personally and directly. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey of self-discovery and self-love.
Kink/Swinging/ Alternative Lifestyles
As a licensed relationship specialist, I understand that human beings often have complex needs that require specialty knowledge and an open mind. I invest in such knowledge and will hold space for you as you live your most authentic, fulfilling life.
Artists, Entrepreneurs and Creatives
Life coaching for creative blocks, stress, business planning, and creating a meaningful life is not covered by insurance, but is one of the greatest investments in self-love and in love- for- the world that one can make. I will support and cheer you on through every twist and turn, up and down on your exciting journey of success!
ENM/Polyamory
Many relationship therapists are catching on that nontraditional lifestyles can be immensely fulfilling, as well as so healthy and freeing. But not many actually identify as polyamorous themselves and so do not understand the challenges and triumphs of this life firsthand. However, I have been polyamorous for about 20 years and I do. From developing compersion and handling jealousy to working through issues of limited time and energy, I am here for you.
Mental Health
I am a fervent believer in neurodiversity and neuroplasticity. You are not broken and you are not hopeless or helpless! I can assist you in deciphering real and valuable emotions and insights apart from anxiety, mania, depression or other diagnoses; help you with coping strategies that make sure you’re in control of your diagnosis instead of it controlling you; and help you find the hidden gems of strength that your particular quirks offer.
Events, Trainings and Speaking Engagements
Every so often my colleagues and I will run a training such as Advanced Communication Techniques for Couples or Supporting DID/OSDD Clients for Clinicians. We are continuously coming up with new topics and will also tailor a presentation to your needs. Please see my/ our upcoming events here.
