- Our Team
Find a Therapist Who Sees You
The relationship you build with your therapist is one of the most important parts of the healing process. Feeling understood, respected, and safe enough to be yourself can make all the difference.
At Heartspace Therapy, our clinicians bring a combination of professional training, lived experience, and genuine care into every session. Each therapist has their own style and areas of focus, allowing you to find someone who truly aligns with your needs and goals.
A Diverse, Affirming Team
In addition to our core services, we support clients across a wide range of experiences and concerns. Many of these are integrated into the therapy process rather than treated in isolation.
We have experience working with:
- LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships
- Trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive clients
- BIPOC individuals and cultural identity
- Immigrants and first-generation experiences
- Polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships
- Kink, BDSM, and sex-positive communities
- Sex workers
- Neurodivergent individuals
- Trauma, shame, and identity exploration
- Our Team
Meet Our Therapists
Engy Aly, MA, MHC-LP
She/Her
Engy creates a courageous and supportive space where clients can express themselves freely and feel deeply seen and understood. Her approach is thoughtful and flexible, allowing for multiple perspectives and experiences to exist at the same time.
She specializes in working with obsessive thoughts, shame, and complex relational dynamics, and has extensive experience supporting BIPOC, Muslim, and sexually and gender-diverse clients.
Areas of Focus
- OCD and obsessive thoughts
- Cultural and religious trauma
- Intimate partner violence
- Shame and identity exploration
- BIPOC and immigrant experiences
Sara Beth Clayton, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
She/Her
Sara Beth brings warmth, humor, and authenticity into her work. She takes a relational approach to therapy, focusing on how patterns in your life show up in the therapeutic relationship and beyond.
Her work centers on helping clients release shame, explore identity, and integrate all parts of themselves in a way that feels empowering and aligned.
Areas of Focus
- Sexuality and gender-affirming therapy
- Polyamory and non-monogamy
- Kink and BDSM
- Religious trauma
- Liberation-focused therapy
Daniel Spence, MA, LMHC
He/Him
Daniel works from a mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral approach, helping clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. His style is collaborative, direct, and grounded in practical tools for change.
He specializes in trauma-informed care and has extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, non-traditional relationships, and clients navigating identity and self-acceptance.
Areas of Focus
- Trauma-informed therapy
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Relationship and couples therapy
- Identity and self-worth
- Polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships
Sean Bray, MA, MHC-LP, PhD in philosophy
He/Him
Sean Bray, MA, MHC-LP, PhD, is a therapist who helps individuals and relationships explore identity, sexuality, gender, body acceptance, and personal growth in an affirming and supportive space.
Drawing from philosophy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness, Sean helps clients build self-understanding, strengthen relationships, and create more meaningful, authentic lives.
Areas of Focus
- Experimenting With and Affirming Sexual and Gender Identities
- Exploring Body Modification and Body Acceptance
- Overcoming Stigma and Shame
- Finding Meaning and Purpose
- Revitalizing Relationships (Monogamous, Open, and Poly)
- Creating Joy, Fulfillment, and Belonging
How to Choose the Right Therapist
If you’re unsure where to start, we’re happy to help guide you toward a therapist who feels like a good match.
Finding the right fit is an important part of the process. You may want to consider:
- What you’re hoping to work on
- Whether you prefer a more structured or open-ended approach
- Whether shared identity or lived experience feels important to you
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