Meet Tim Riewald

Director of Adolescent Programming

Tim Riewald began his journey in the mental health field in 2011 as a wilderness therapy field instructor, where he lived and worked with adolescents in crisis. Tim quickly fell in love with the work as well as the characteristic humor and resilience of adolescents. After three and half years of experience in that role, he pursued a graduate education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and went on to work as a wilderness therapist for five years. This time had an enormous impact on him as a person and clinically informed the way he works with clients.

Tim has developed a collaborative and family-systems oriented style designed to go beyond individual symptoms and address the underlying wounds fueling behaviors. His therapeutic approach is rooted in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and family systems theory. When appropriate, he also incorporates elements of Gestalt therapy and Brainspotting into his work.

Tim has designed his approach to be in line with current research supporting best therapeutic practice while also honoring the inherent complexity of the therapeutic relationship. He recognizes how uncomfortable and scary diving into therapy can be and strives to make sure his clients know (or discover) that he sees and understands them and does not judge.

When Tim is not working, he has many passions. He is first and foremost a father and husband; playing guitar for his baby daughter while she smiles and dances is one of his greatest joys. He is also a passionate mountain biker and cyclist and gets outside most days of his life. Tim also loves to read, listen to and play music, and slowly learn to cook slightly more palatable food.