Zoe Jacoby (They/ She)

Hi, I’m Zoe! I’m a queer, neurodivergent intern at Affirming You and am in my final year of the Master of Social Work program. I’m passionate about creating a safe, inclusive space for all individuals to be their most authentic human selves. This means being able to bring your traumas, fears, joys, mistakes, and everything in between. I tend to use a trauma-informed, strength-based, and client-led approach - highlighting each individual’s strengths and empowering clients to facilitate their healing. I believe everyone knows themselves best, and I am honored to be able to help guide each person’s journey.

In the past, I have worked with those who have experienced domestic violence, providing trauma-informed individual and group support utilizing the empowerment model. For the last few years, I worked in local politics and community organizations to help advocate for better social policy and human rights. This has shaped my therapeutic approach by straying away from pathologizing individuals’ reactions to their environment and utilizing a more holistic approach by focusing on how systems impact a person. Most recently, I worked with neurodivergent students to help build their social, emotional, and coping skills.

I draw from multiple modalities to best fit each client. I have experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, mindfulness, and somatic therapy. I think different modalities feel better for different people, so I also like to pull from art and play therapy. I feel drawn to working with queer and neurodiverse clients, especially related to the unique traumas and structures that impact this population.

Although I’m from Phoenix, I have spent the last eight years in Flagstaff. I love the community and how many opportunities there are to be surrounded by nature. In my free time, I try to lean into creativity to keep me grounded and follow where curiosity leads me. I enjoy spending time with my partner, friends, and our cats, whether that’s in nature, farmer markets, thrifting, or resting on the couch.