I created Empowered Tales Therapy because I believe people deserve space to make sense of their experiences and shape the life they want to live.
We all carry stories about who we are, where we’ve been, and what’s possible for us. Some of those stories were shaped by us, and some were shaped for us. You don’t have to have your story fully figured out to begin. Therapy is a place to slow down, explore those narratives, and decide what still fits and what doesn’t.
My approach is rooted in empowerment and meaning-making. Together, we work to understand your experiences, challenge what no longer serves you, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with your values and who you are.
Rachel Tribble, LCSW #102147
MSW (Master of Social Work), Syracuse University 2017
Certificate of Advanced Training in Trauma-Informed Practice
Trained in EMDR
You can expect a space that is affirming, engaged, and real. I won’t sit silently and nod the whole time, and I also won’t tell you how to live your life. We’ll work together to make sense of things and figure out what actually works for you.
We might work well together if you’re looking for someone who is: curious, laidback, asks thoughtful questions, and who uses the occasional swear word. :)
I am a LGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC affirming, poly and ENM affirming, sex positive and kink affirming, neurodivergent affirming, HAES informed, and anti-racist oriented therapist. I do not practice therapy from a spiritual or religious framework (though you are welcome to bring your beliefs into session).
Many of the folks I work with are curious about the way their lived experiences have shaped them and want to learn how to move through the world with more clarity, intention, and agency.
You might find our work helpful if you are looking to:
explore your identity (such as existential questions about who you are, shifts related to life or role changes, or exploring neurodivergence, gender, sexuality, or queerness)
work through trauma (space to talk, better understand how trauma and stress impact you, or learn ways to support your body and regulate your nervous system)
navigating life transitions (learning how to move through change in a way that feels aligned with your values and centers your agency)
better understand your emotions (it may sound cliché for a therapist, but I genuinely enjoy helping people make sense of what emotions are and how they want to respond)
trying to make sense of how to live through current events (like the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, political stress, exposure to war and genocide, systemic oppression and racism, or the exhaustion from living through one more “once-in-a-lifetime” event
One of the guiding beliefs in my work is: you deserve care that sees and honors all aspects of your lived experience. I value your agency and take a collaborative approach to therapy, meaning we talk together to make sense of your experiences and figure out what you want.
My approach to therapy is informed by social justice, multicultural, feminist, queer, intersectional, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and systemic frameworks. Meaning, I take the time to understand you in context - your experiences, your identities, your relationships, your communities, and the systems you move through, while honoring your resilience and the knowledge you already carry about your life.
I consider it a privilege and honor to be a therapist. I approach therapy with unconditional respect for you and your story, no matter how you define it or where it leads.
I often work with people who are exploring their identity, navigating complex trauma, looking to understand and improve regulation of anxiety, or moving through life transitions. Communities I often work with:
queer, trans, and gender-expansive people
women and queer people looking for support navigating high-demand careers (including academia, tech, healthcare, and more)
Neurodivergent adults seeking to build self-understanding and systems that work for you (Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD;diagnosed, late diagnosed, or self-identified)
healthcare professionals (including veterinary providers and technicians)
undergraduate and graduate college students (including those in programs pursing a degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, etc and students who have recently graduated & are beginning their career as associated licensed therapists)
adults navigating complex relationships with their parents, family members, or partners
active duty service members, military families, veterans, and those experiencing the unique challenges of military life
I believe therapy can feel safer when you have clarity about your therapist’s identities and values, so let’s talk about mine!
I identify as a white, queer, cis woman. My work is grounded in values of compassion, empathy, and justice. I am mindful of the privilege I carry, and part of that requires me to be thoughtful about navigating the power dynamic that exists between client and therapist. I do everything I can to reduce that imbalance and create a space where your voice, experiences, and choices remain central.
I believe that anti-racism is an ongoing, lifelong commitment to learning and unlearning, that feeling seen and supported by others is a part of healing, and that feedback is one of the most meaningful ways we build trust and connection. I obtain consultation to support my work with BIPOC, queer, trans, gender-expansive, and neurodivergent clients, navigating privilege, ensuring competence, and more to stay accountable to my own growth and competence as a person and a professional.
If you have questions about my approach, values, or identities, you’re always welcome to reach out.