Grace Rychwalski, Master’s Level Intern Therapist

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Grace Rychwalski, Master’s Level Intern Therapist

★ Pronouns: she/her/hers and they/them/theirs
★ Email: grace@umbrellacollective.org
★ Insurances accepted: Medicaid, Private pay, Sliding Scale (from $50)
★ Licensed for In-Person or Teletherapy: Colorado
★ Service Modalities: Teens & Adults (14+), Individual Therapy
★ Scheduling Availability: In Person: Wednesday: 3:00pm – 5:00pm; Thursday: 11:00am – 5:00pm Telehealth: Wednesday: 5:00pm – 7:00pm; Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Title: Master’s Level Intern Therapist

Intersecting identities that inform my practice: I have lived my life mainly in the “in betweens” of experiences, which brings me a particular ability to hold nuance for my clients’ identities and their intersections. I walk through the world as a neurodivergent, female-bodied non-binary person. I have lived through many iterations of my gender presentation, some of which have felt privileged, and some of which have not. I am also Arab and Slavic, and was raised in both cultures. Growing up, I watched family members face discrimination based on their skin tone and features, whereas I did not. These intersections, along with others not listed here, have given me a unique perspective on the “yes, and” of our identities, but have also shown me all the experiences I have not had because of my privileges. Because of this, my aim is to embody humility in understanding others’ experiences, while using my privileges to advocate as best I can for my clients. In session, I invite open and ongoing conversation about our identities and how they are showing up in our lives and in our shared therapeutic work.

Background & Approach: I’m a Master’s candidate in Counseling at the University of Colorado Denver, with this internship as the final phase of my degree. In my therapy sessions, I aim to stay present in the current moment, including bodily sensations, emotions, and thoughts that arise during our session together. I also believe our past experiences inform our present, and see value in analyzing how our behaviors got us where we are now. The rub comes when we realize certain tendencies are no longer serving us or are causing us distress. That’s where therapy can come in, to assist us in identifying those areas for change and taking steps toward feeling more aligned. From a trauma-informed lens, I incorporate parts work and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I also adopt philosophies from Somatic Experiencing, which brings a body-centered understanding of our work together in therapy.

My areas of particular interest and expertise are in religion and spirituality, attachment, relational dynamics, inner child work, and holism. If you are someone who finds faith and/or spirituality to be an important dimension in your life, you are invited to bring that into session. In addition, I also have a speciality in faith-based trauma and its effects on individuals and systems. If this is something you would like to work on in therapy, this may be the space for you. I also see us as complete systems, including our external environment, which is where the relational and holistic pieces come into play. Through therapy, I hope to help my clients connect these different moving pieces toward both self-understanding and healing.

Outside of Work: My hobbies are wide-ranging because I think everything is interesting! Most of my world lies in the realms of folkloric mysticism, ancestral work, painting, poetry, essay writing, cozy video games, and hanging out with nature. I also have two precious cats who run my life (in the best of ways)!

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Umbrella Collective

Mission Statement:

We are a group of depth-oriented mental health therapists who strive to embody values of liberation, welcome and honor all parts of our humanity, deeply appreciate intersectionality and empower all people to tell their story and experience acceptance, belonging and more meaningful relationships with self and others.

Who We Are:

The Umbrella Collective was developed to be a group practice where clients can see themselves reflected in their therapists from an inclusive standpoint. We consist of a network of talk therapists who specialize in working with an intersectional lens, centering the margins in the therapeutic work. We offer many different psychotherapy modalities, including psychodynamic, somatic, EMDR, CBT, Hypnotherapy, and Substance Abuse treatment. We provide consultation to individuals, families, and groups. Umbrella Collective mental health professionals are passionate about social justice, dedicated to ongoing training and education in best practices for BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people who experience life on the margins. We are skilled at working with you and your intersecting identities.

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