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ABOUT ME

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I'm Astonish Fann

Graduate Intern, they/she

I’m a second-year MSW student at Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work, with a concentration in mental health. Over the past three years, I’ve provided comprehensive sexuality education to people of all ages, and recently completed work in reproductive healthcare. I’ve also received training in trauma-informed education and suicide prevention.

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I’m always eager to expand my knowledge so I can share it with others – creating spaces that promote autonomy, collaboration, and informed care. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and my role is to offer support, reflection, and space for healing.

MY PRACTICE

I’m especially passionate about guiding individuals through self-exploration outside of societal norms. That often includes talking about the impact of oppressive systems and how we can resist them. While these conversations can be difficult, I believe it’s important to remember: you are not broken – society is.

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These struggles can affect anyone, but especially those with marginalized identities, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and disabled individuals. As someone who is queer and neurodivergent myself, I know how hard it can be to exist in a world that wasn’t built with you in mind. Together, I hope we can co-create an affirming space where you feel safe, seen, and free to be fully yourself.

"Pain travels through families until someone is willing to feel it."

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- Unknown

Green Leaves

Areas of Interest

FAQs

Comprehensive sexuality education, identity exploration without shame and stigma, impact of childhood experiences on identity and behavior, communication with the self and within relationships, impact of trauma on the self.

  • I work with: Adults

  • Availability: Thursday through Sunday

  • Setting: In-person and virtual options

  • Insurance: Out-of-network

  • Rate: Individual therapy - $100; Couples therapy - $125​

  • Supervisor: Rafaella Smith-Fiallo, LCSW, Missouri License #: 2018000981; Nevada License #: 8279-C

DON'T DO IT ALL ALONE

Ready to get started on your healing journey?

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