Eli Kinsley

My name is Eli Kinsley, I am a member of the Tohono O’ Odam Nation, and descendent of the Hopi and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa/Cree Tribe. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a background in treating substance use and gambling addiction disorders.

As an Indigenous person and therapist, I recognize that life is a constant series of transitions and stages. We as humans, navigate as best we can through these transitions and stages utilizing the skills and strengths we have in that moment. Sometimes, a person can be very adept at accessing and using their skills and strengths, and at other times not so much. For some, we do not feel confident in navigating these stages and transitions, or lack the skills and supports manage adaptively. In these instances, a person may struggle and cope in a way that is more harmful or even not cope at all.

When this occurs, a person may lose hope, and their journey in life can become dysfunctional, overwhelming, and challenging to manage. As therapist, I recognize the challenges this presents and offer my services as way to provide guidance through these challenges.

I operate from a strengths-based, collaborative, and relational approach that can be provided from the traditional Western psychotherapeutic model, or from a decolonized perspective where the journey is driven my Indigenous principles, traditions, values, and practices.

Ultimately, I am here to offer my services so they best align with your needs and goals.  I value the sacredness of the relationship we will build together and work towards helping you be the best version of yourself you can be. We will explore new ways of thinking and seeing the world from various perspectives so that you can learn to better navigate life’s ongoing journey.