CALLI CRAGOE

We each carry with us many stories that have made us into who we are. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for support in times of need and I admire clients’ willingness to share their inner worlds.

I am a firm believer that the strength and quality of our relationships is one of the biggest indicators of wellbeing. Unfortunately we don’t always have the time and space to focus on cultivating and supporting healthy connections. Feelings of overwhelm and uncertainty can weigh heavy when you are facing challenges in your life and relationships. My goal is to co-create a space where you feel understood, supported, and where we work to discover tools, new and old, that allow you to navigate those challenges.

Oftentimes we censor ourselves because we fear how others will feel or react. However, I think we hold a lot of power and tenderness when we speak from a place of openness and honesty with the aim of solving problems together. Through the use of Emotionally Focused Therapy, we will find ways to explore and attune to the wide range of emotions you may experience and we will work on finding ways to honor those emotions in others. My hope is that through this process you will feel better equipped to tend to the important relationships in your life and to walk away with a greater sense of self-compassion. I feel most aligned working with adult couples at various stages of their relationships as well as individuals and adult family members.

My colleagues have described me as being attentive, dependable, and a calm presence. I also deeply value authenticity and using humor to bring people together. Keeping therapy a collaborative process is very important to me and I make it a point to help clients with any curiosities that arise through our work together. In my time outside of work, I enjoy being outdoors taking long walks, kayaking, or playing tennis. I’ve gotten into running this summer too and also enjoy practicing yoga and weightlifting. I’m originally from Milwaukee, and I’ve been exploring the Cities one new restaurant, thrift store, and park at a time.