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States Served: DC, Maryland
Specialties and Offerings: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma, Neurodiversity Affirming, Sex Therapy, Relationship Therapy, Individual Counseling
Experience and Background of Teddy Knebel, LGSW, LMSW (he/him)
As your therapist, I am committed to creating a welcoming space for all parts of yourself. I meet clients where they are, without judgment. I provide affirming, collaborative, and person-centered care to all individuals including the LGBTQIA+, kink, neurodiverse, and disabled communities.
Whether you’ve had therapy before or this is your first-time seeking therapy, I am glad you are here. Healing is ongoing, courageous work and a process that cannot be rushed. In our sessions, we’ll utilize experiential and somatic modalities to address your concerns with compassion and gentleness. I know from personal experience how life changing healing can be. It would be an honor to be a part of your journey!
I see adult individuals and couples/relationships virtually. The most common issues that come up in the therapy room with me are:
- Addictive cycles such as pornography, internet use or work
- Anxiety & depression
- Attachments & relationships
- Anti-oppression & social justice
- Body image & dissatisfaction
- Boundaries & conflict resolution
- Complex childhood trauma
- Couples/partners, including any relationship dynamic or structure
- C-PTSD
- Dysfunctional family of origin
- Disability & ableism
- Emotional neglect
- Grief
- Identity exploration
- Inner child/parts work
- Inner critics
- Intergenerational trauma
- Intellectualization & dissociation
- Life transitions
- Perfectionism
- Parentification
- People-pleasing & enmeshment
- Sex & intimacy
With couples and relationships, I offer support with Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO), an IFS approach to relational work. This is a powerful method to know yourSelf and your partner(s) as we explore patterns of conflict and begin the practice of speaking and listening to one another. My hope is that our time together will allow for more connection and intimacy with all partners.
As a social worker, I follow the Social Work Code of Ethics and the core values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. This includes promoting social changes and acknowledging systems of oppression. I am also an advocate for sexual freedom and expression for all consenting adults.
I am currently under the supervision of Tamara Pincus while working towards independent licensure. Outside of my clinical work, you may find me taking walks on both sunny and rainy days, watching movies and tv shows, weight lifting, spending time with my lovely partner, supporting therapists in IFS trainings, and enjoying a cup of locally roasted coffee.
Please reach out to connect for a free consultation call and learn more about how we may work together.
Certifications & Trainings
IFS Certified through the IFS Institute
Applying IFS w/ Autistic and ADHD Adults through Neurodiversity Affirming Lens (Dr. Irina Diyankova)
Using IFS with Complex Trauma (Dr. Irina Diyankova)
Behold & Lead Your Internal Sexual System – BLISS (Patricia Rich, LCSW & Sex Therapist)
Credentials
Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Salisbury University
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)