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Hi Reader,

We’re excited to introduce Mick James, LPCA (she/they), the newest therapist to join The Real Work. Mick works with adolescents and adults and brings a thoughtful, creative, and deeply affirming presence to therapy. Their work is especially supportive for clients navigating identity exploration, body image concerns, eating disorders, trauma, and emotional overwhelm.

Mick’s approach is trauma-aware, fat-affirming, and HAES®-informed, with a strong foundation in LGBTQIA+ affirming and sex-positive care.

They integrate traditional talk therapy with expressive and drama-based approaches, offering teens more than one way to understand and work with what they’re experiencing, especially when talking feels hard.

Mick may be a good fit for your teen if they are:

• Struggling with body image, food, or self-esteem concerns
• Exploring gender identity, sexuality, or other aspects of who they are
• Feeling emotionally shut down, overwhelmed, or unsure how to express feelings
• Carrying a lot of pressure, shame, or perfectionism
• Resistant to traditional talk therapy but open to creative or experiential approaches
• Needing a therapist who is affirming, nonjudgmental, and attuned to safety and consent

Mick is currently accepting new adolescent and adult clients. If you’re curious whether working with Mick might be a good fit, you’re welcome to schedule a free initial inquiry call through our website. As always, we’re happy to help you think through clinician fit and next steps.

Warmly,

Rebekah Springs, LMFT, RPT and The Real Work's Therapy Team

P.S. A few additional offerings at The Real Work that may be helpful for families you support:

• ​Special Interest Groups designed for kids and teens who connect best around shared passions, supporting regulation, social connection, and belonging in a low-pressure group setting.
• ​Occupational Therapy–led social groups focused on sensory regulation, motor planning, and relational skills, ideal for neurodivergent kids who benefit from embodied, skills-based support.
• ​Daytime therapy openings with Kimia Amirifar, LPC, for children ages 3–5, a great fit for families seeking early relational and play-based intervention during weekday hours.

We’re always happy to consult about fit or timing and appreciate your ongoing collaboration in supporting families.

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