Tori Vazquez (they/them) is an LCSW who works with adults, teens, and families. Their clinical work is grounded in transformative justice, abolition, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice, and trauma-informed care. Tori has an MSW from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois. Prior to transitioning to private practice, Tori worked in community mental health. Tori loves spending time with their family—they enjoy eating good food, listening and dancing to good music, and getting outdoors as much as possible. Tori loves to travel, read fiction and nonfiction books, and spending quality time with friends. Tori is engaged in local and national mutual aid efforts and is passionate about abolition, LGBTQ liberation, and community accountability. Tori uses an integrative, person-centered therapeutic approach, blending different theories in order to work with each client in the most effective way. Their highly relational approach is warm, open, non-judgmental, and committed to creating a safe environment where individuals can explore and grow into their most authentic selves and lead more fulfilling, joyful lives. Tori believes that everyone wants, needs, and deserves to love and be loved, to listen and be listened to, and that the therapeutic relationship is paramount in facilitating change. They emphasize client autonomy during each session and meet clients where they are while serving as a guide and source of support. They have extensive experience and interest in working with individuals navigating complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, and those exploring sexuality and gender identity. As a queer-and-trans-identified clinician, Tori also has a deep commitment to working with individuals identifying within LGBTQ+ communities.