Haley Archer LMFTA

I work very collaboratively, because I believe that we are in this together. I view you as the expert on your own life; while I am there to provide guidance and help you expand your knowledge of your truest self. Ultimately, no one knows your lived experience better than you, so you will hold the reins and lead us down the path of your choosing. In our initial sessions, we will work together to establish goals for therapy and I will assume the role of guide along your personal journey. Without forming a strong therapeutic bond, healing is unlikely to happen, so I make it my goal to cultivate an environment where you feel comfortable bringing your whole self into therapy, whatever that looks like for you, in service of building a relationship with you that is solid, productive, and safe.

I recognize that not every therapeutic modality aligns with every client’s goals and interests, so I tend to take a more integrative approach. The modalities I utilize and draw from most frequently include narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), attachment-based family
therapy (ABFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and emotion-focused therapy (EFT). Regardless of modality, I always work within a systems-focused, anti-oppressive, and socioculturally attuned framework.

As a systems-focused therapist, I welcome any and all members of your systems into the therapeutic space! Family members, romantic partners, etc; if you want to talk about them in session, they are welcome (but not required) to come to session and work with us to improve the relationship(s) and your overall mental health. When working with children and teens, I almost always encourage parents to be involved in the therapeutic process.