Myles Buchanan Counseling
Compassionate & trauma-informed psychotherapy for your unique path
Encountering personal challenges and crises can be very painful, but within this pain there is opportunity for transformation, if we have the right support. My role is to provide the therapeutic relationship and space for your process. I will listen, help you make sense of your experience, and support you in rediscovering a sense of trust and deep confidence in yourself and this life.​
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Who I Support: I work with adults experiencing a wide range of symptoms, especially anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-esteem challenges, identity concerns, social anxiety and loneliness, and concerns around relationships and communication. I have worked with survivors of sexual assault, childhood abuse, and other forms of acute trauma. My work as a therapist centers around issues of identity and self-acceptance, which are often related to many of the above issues. In this way, suffering can be a gateway into this larger, mysterious project we all must take up as human beings: understanding who we are, accepting ourselves, and from there, realizing our purpose in this complex and challenging world.
My Approach: My approach to therapy is relational and deeply collaborative. I pay close attention to relationships in their many forms — your current relationships, early relationships with caregivers and family, the way you relate to yourself, and the therapeutic relationship we build together.
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I understand these ways of relating as interconnected and shaped over time. Patterns that once helped you survive may now be limiting, confusing, or painful, and therapy can offer a space to gently notice, understand, and work with them. While relational and psychodynamic thinking form the core of my approach, I don’t work from a rigid model. Instead, I aim to meet you where you are and shape the work around your needs, values, and pace.
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Depending on what feels most helpful, our work may also draw from parts-oriented approaches, thoughtful examination of beliefs and thought patterns, and mindfulness-based practices that support awareness, emotional regulation, and presence. These tools are always in service of the larger relational work, and are used flexibly rather than prescriptively.
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I place particular importance on the therapeutic relationship itself. I see it as a living space where safety, curiosity, reflection, grief, self-acceptance, and change can unfold. My top priority is creating a relationship in which you feel secure enough to be honest and fully yourself. From that foundation, deep and meaningful work becomes possible.
Issues Treated: I have experience supporting clients with a range of issues, including but not limited to the following:​​
Emotional and Mood Concerns:
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Anxiety, stress, and depression
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Mood disorders
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Low self-esteem and self-worth
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Trauma & Life Challenges:
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Trauma and PTSD
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Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse
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Life transitions and adjustment challenges
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Coping skills and emotional regulation
Relationships and Social Concerns:
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Family conflict and dynamics
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Peer relationships and social challenges
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Codependency and relationship issues
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Identity and Personal Growth
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Gender Identity and Sexuality
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Life purpose and meaning
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Spirituality
If my approach resonates with you, please send me a message to schedule a phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you!