Jesse Bashem, PhD

I work best with patient's who are interested in becoming more self-aware, are inherently motivated for treatment (i.e., not forced), curious about exploring new ways of thinking about their thinking & experiencing emotions, and understanding the intricacies of the machinery operating in their head. I tend to take a technically integrative therapeutic approach, formulating a personalized treatment plan and fostering action - I reject a one-size-fits-all philosophy or provider passivity. Those in need of interpersonal validation through an emotionally corrective relationship will likely find my brand of therapy suits them well!

I specialize in interpersonal trauma, complex trauma, and the many ways these events can ripple throughout one's life and development. I take care to provide a safe place to review what happened, while identifying actionable steps and interventions to reduce symptoms and potentially resolve conditions such as PTSD, anxiety disorders, and dissociation.

I have often received feedback that one of my greatest strengths is my capacity to engage with people in a refreshingly genuine way. I am very "real" and remain gentle. I will push and encourage, and balance that with support. I will meet you where you are. I believe that judgements of "right/wrong" or "good/bad" are unhelpful; I aim to see you as you are.