Tammy 'Kaia' Bruski, MS, LPC, CST

Services offered through
individual, relationship and sex therapy.
Let’s work together to help you put words to what you’re feeling, find tools that actually work for you, and build a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and true to who you are.
Individual Therapy
Therapy is a place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and find clarity. You have the capacity to create change. Together, we’ll identify what’s in your way and help you step into a more connected, empowered version of your life.
Common issues include:
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Building more self-compassion, mindfulness, and emotional balance
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Managing ongoing stress, anxiety, depression, or mood swings
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Understanding your feelings and needs in relation to self and others
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Differentiating from emotionally immature parents, i.e. narcissism or BPD
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Feeling stuck in shame, isolation, or perfectionism
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Prioritizing mental health, personal growth and well-being
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Learning how to set boundaries, say “no,” or express anger in healthy ways
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Exploring questions around sexuality, gender, or relationship styles
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Facing life transitions such as a painful breakup, career shift, or becoming a parent
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Healing religious indoctrination and discovering own spiritual path (or lack thereof)
Relationship Therapy
Love can bring deep joy, vulnerability, and complexity. We all long for connection, trust, and intimacy with partners who truly see and value us. Whether you’re in a monogamous, polyamorous, or non-traditional relationship, I’ll help you reconnect and grow the communication, trust, and emotional tools that support healthy, authentic connection.
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Common issues include:
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Creating healthy, open communication across one or multiple relationships
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Balancing the needs of the individuals and the needs of the relationship
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Learning how to effectively navigate conflict with respect, care, and clarity
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Deepening emotional intimacy and mutual understanding
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Rebuilding trust after ruptures, dishonesty, or infidelity
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Untangling patterns of codependency, enmeshment, or disconnection
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Rekindling or renegotiating sexual connection and desire
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Working through differences around money, parenting, or in-laws
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Navigating cultural, racial, or spiritual differences between partners
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Exploring the possibility of separation (conscious uncoupling) or divorce
Sex Therapy
Sex has the power to create deep intimacy and connection, fulfilling our need for touch, care, and love. But when challenges arise in your sexual relationship, it can feel awkward, frustrating, or even isolating. Learning to have open, trusting conversations with your partner can help you reignite that spark and lead you down new paths of sexual curiosity and exploration.
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Common issues include:
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Enhancing sexual health, pleasure, and presence in the moment
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Affirming LGBTQIA+ identities, including coming out to friends and family
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Navigating differences in libido or sexual preferences within relationships
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Addressing out-of-control sexual behaviors (OCSB), including pornography use
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Understanding asexuality, graysexuality, and diverse sexual orientations
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Managing physical challenges, i.e. vaginal pain, or difficulties with erection and ejaculation
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Supporting ethical non-monogamy, including polyamory, open relationships, swinging, and relationship anarchy
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Rebuilding trust when agreements or boundaries have been broken
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Exploring BDSM, power dynamics, and kink as a lifestyle
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Addressing mental health impacts on sexual dynamics, such as anxiety or depression
Intentional Parenting
I support parents and caregivers prioritize their own emotional well-being so they can build strong, connected relationships with their kids. We’ll work together to navigate the hard moments, strengthen your confidence, and support your child’s growth, while making space for yours as well..
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Common issues include:
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Navigating co-parenting, single parenting, blended families, and step-parenting
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Balancing structure, routines, and a child’s growing independence
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Understanding how your childhood impacts how you are raising your children
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Creating healthy boundaries that prevent unhealthy enmeshment
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Addressing behavioral challenges at home or in the classroom
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Supporting your child’s physical, emotional and social development
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Having open, age-appropriate conversations about sex, puberty, and identity
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Encouraging healthy attachment, responsibility, and autonomy as they grow
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Attuning to your children with where they are and what's important to them
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Discerning neurodivergence, i.e. autism or ADHD
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Adjusting to kids leaving home and reconnecting with yourself and life ('empty nest')