Regina Sigafoos, CT
COUNSELOR TRAINEE, SUPERVISED BY ADAM CLEVENGER (E.1901569-SUPV)
I (pronouns: she/her/hers) am a clinical mental health counseling trainee at Antioch University. I am excited and honored to be part of your healing journey!
I am passionate about LGBTQIA+ issues and working from a trauma-informed lens to provide individualized care with everyone I work with. My therapy style is person-centered and guided by each individual’s goals and needs. I believe in creating a safe space with everyone to foster self-exploration and growth. As an advocate for justice and equity in mental health care, I know how important it is to acknowledge and address culture, privilege, race, gender, size, ability, sexuality, and the intersections of your unique identities and experiences in this world.
As a nonjudgmental guide, I will work with you to build your self-compassion, resilience, and strengths as we tackle hard things together. I consider my therapy style eclectic, and I draw from models such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), TFCBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Feminist Therapy, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapies. My experiences as a polyamorous, pansexual, and plus-size person drive my therapeutic passions. Although therapy often involves working on difficult things, I believe therapy doesn’t always have to be serious. Laughter and play are tools for healing, and I enjoy bringing both into my sessions.
Relationship Issues
Monogamous, Open+, & Polyamorous Relationships (Dyads, Triads, Quads, Constellations, Polycules, Etc.)
Sexual And/Or Gender Identities/Expressions
Sexual Pleasure & Intimacy
Anxiety, Depression, & Mood Disorders
Erotic Lifestyle, Fantasy Exploration, Kink Identity Development, & Diverse Sexual Interest (Fetish, BDSM, Etc.)
Grief & Loss
Burnout
Trauma
Infertility
Self-Compassion & Body Image Issues From A Health At Every Size (HAES) Lens
Range of clinical focus:
I was born and raised in Ohio, and live just outside of Columbus with my partners. When I’m not working with clients, I am passionate about strongman training and lifting heavy things! I have two dogs and one cat that I love dearly, and I also enjoy all things pop culture. Therapy has always been near and dear to my heart, and I found myself back in school in 2021 after a ten-year career in digital marketing.
Personal
Training & Experience
I am working on completing my training to become a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) through Antioch University. Upon my completion in December 2024, I will also have certificates in Trauma Informed counseling and Gender Affirming Care. I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies in 2014 with minors in Cinema Studies and Graphic Design at Wittenberg University. I also completed my Master of Business Administration in 2018 at Ohio Dominican University.
I am certified in Psychological First Aid as of November 2022.
I value ongoing training and continuing education. I have recently attended the following workshops:
“Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy and Sexual Health – The Alchemy of Touch, Mindfulness and Somatic Techniques”, AASECT, March 14, 2024.
Counselor Trainee C.2305139-TRNE, Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board, 2023
Licensure
Wittenberg University, Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies, minors in Cinema Studies and Graphic Design
Ohio Dominican University, Master of Business Administration
Antioch University New England, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, certificates in Trauma Informed Counseling and Gender Affirming Care.