Nissa Gustafson, LSW

Nissa Gustafson, LSW

Nissa Gustafson, LSW (she/they)

Psychotherapist

Education and Credentials:

- Licensed Social Worker, PA #SW141961

- Master of Social Service, Bryn Mawr College

- Bachelor of Arts (Studio Art), Pomona College

Treatment Areas: Adults, teens & children 5+

Specialty areas: LGBTQIA+, Trauma & Women's Issues

Accepted Plans: Medicaid, Aetna, Quest, United/Optum & Self pay

Therapy with me is an exploration of the resources, tools, and strengths we bring to the table, working together to create a space that is both inquisitive and supportive. So often, our experiences and stories cannot be easily defined, spoken, or put to words, and that is okay - navigating that complexity is a part of our capacity to grow. Together, we will explore both what is challenging you and what goals you might have, meeting you where you are with presence, nuance, and respect for the experiences that shape us.

I found my way to therapy and counseling through navigating my own journey of seeking help and support, a path that was never linear and continues to hold its fair share of surprises. I bring over a decade of experience in harm reduction, grief support, and community-based care, experiences that have shaped my practice to be flexible, person-centered, and trauma-informed.

My work centers people who have been impacted by trauma, individuals navigating substance use, queer people, neurodivergent folks, caregivers, and people navigating grief and life transitions. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, shame, perfectionism, or supporting family and friends who use substances, we will work together to identify goals and update them as things inevitably change.

My therapeutic style brings curiosity, humility, and humor into our work. We will work together to create a space where we can explore the patterns and experiences that have shaped you. You are the expert of your own experiences - I will offer insight and reflection without judgment and always center your goals, values, and lived experience. In our work together, I may draw from a wide range of frameworks and modalities, including but not limited to attachment theory, harm reduction and strengths-based approaches, mindfulness and somatic practices, CBT, parts work, and feminist and anti-oppressive frameworks.

Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to connect!