Rowan Queathem, LGSW

Self-acceptance is, for many of us, a lifelong struggle. The process of letting go of the world's expectations for us and choosing how we want to live our own lives is difficult, yet rewarding, and I am humbled to have the opportunity to walk alongside people in that journey. My approach as a therapist is open-minded, gentle, and warm, and I utilize humor and empathy to authentically connect with the people I work with.

I have a special passion for working with fellow queer and trans people, as well as disabled and chronically ill communities. I also have an interest in working with caregivers of disabled family members or partners, and people who want to explore body acceptance/fat liberation. I see individuals for therapy, anyone over the age of 18, including older adults. My own queer and trans identity is deeply important to me, and it informs my approach to my work on both an individual and relational level. I am also Covid-conscious, and I wear an N95 mask during all in-person appointments and run a HEPA air filter in my office to reduce infection risk.

My background is in community-based mental health, including first-episode psychosis recovery and in-home therapy. I combine elements of different modalities and theories to best suit each individual with whom I work, including ACT, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, polyvagal theory, mindfulness, and family systems theory. Currently, I am practicing under a temporary graduate-level social work license while I wait for my long-term LGSW (licensed graduate social worker) license to arrive now that I have completed my Master of Social Work through the University of Iowa. I practice under the supervision of Sue Rau, LICSW, here at Virta.

Outside of the therapy office, I am a caregiver for my life partner and our pets. I love science fiction, cooking and baking, spending time outdoors, and going on adventures with my loved ones around the Twin Cities.