Hi there! My name is Renya and you can use they and them pronouns when referring to me. I’m the radical therapist behind Come Together Counseling. Right now it’s just me, but that might change in the future.
How I Became A Therapist
I became a therapist sort of by accident. As an undergrad, I studied Advertising and Psychology. I thought I could work within the system ethically while flexing my creative muscles.
I very quickly discovered that I could not do that. Instead, I came to view the advertising field as manipulating us and stealing our time.
It was also around this time that I was developing a political analysis as a student activist. I was learning how messed up the world is, and I wanted to do what I could to make it a little bit better.
Not sure what to do next, I got sent an invitation to apply to a therapy program through an email list. Having always been curious about people, I thought, “what the hell?”
Since then, I’ve been in the process of getting to know myself more deeply and working through my own story. I’ve resolved to share what I’ve learned both through the avenues of providing therapy, and making content to share.
My Identities
- White and aspiring to be a race traitor
- Ex – Catholic and spiritually agnostic currently
- Queer of sexuality and Transgender/Nonbinary of gender
- Relationship Anarchist and Aromantic in relationships
- Neurodivergent and Mad
- Storyteller/Artist/Writer/Musician
- Fan of Liverpool F.C. (You’ll Never Walk Alone!)
