Birtu believes in holistic, person-centered care and aims to create an inclusive and welcoming therapeutic environment to help clients create meaningful and sustainable change. She views her work through an anti-oppressive lens and believes in the importance of accessible, high-quality therapeutic services. As a Black, queer woman, Birtu is passionate about assisting clients from diverse backgrounds navigate different components of their identities.
Birtu enjoys working with families and couples and seeks to affirm less-traditional family structures. She is certified in Motivational Interviewing and is trained in EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. In addition to individual and relationship therapy, Birtu facilitates a weekly LGBTQIA+ DBT skills training group.
In-Person Covid Protocols/Protections: Option for virtual sessions, air purifiers in office, illness agreement for clients
Birtu, LMSW (she/her/hers)
Golden-Psychology.com/Birtu
Birtu@Golden-Psychology.com
347-226-0142