About Me

Adrienne Capeless

LCSW, NASM CPT, CF-L2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, L2-Trainer

At Talk Lift Heal, I am dedicated to helping you reconnect with your mind and body through talk and somatic therapy. As a therapist, social worker, strength and nutrition coach, I offer a unique approach that effectively manages symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system such as anxiety, irritability, anger, hypervigilance, dissociation, lethargy, and numbness. Through incorporating polyvagal theory, attachment theory, intuitive eating, mindfulness, and CBT, my techniques promote feelings of regulation, confidence, and strength.

My approach is not like traditional therapy and medication management. After spending over ten years in the mental health field in various settings, I’ve realized that a mind-body approach is much more effective. That’s why I offer a confidential space to help you feel empowered again. My passion is to provide safe spaces to the LGBTQ+ community and marginalized populations.

I believe in the power of movement, strength training and joyful exercise to promote healing. I understand that movement and exercise can be intimidating and unsafe for some, I have created a non judgemental and welcoming environment where everyone can feel strong and nourish their mind-body connection. am Health at Every Size aligned. Whether you’re struggling with grief and loss, C-PTSD or in ED recovery, my services can help you on your journey to healing.

I’d love to help you feel like a strong, confident badass again!

See how you can work with me to nourish your mind and body!

Testimonials

“I have been going through things the past month, but one thing that has remained constant is my workouts with Adrienne. I’ve been getting stronger every session, not only in my weightlifting goals but in my confidence as well. I am proud of what I’ve accomplished so far and can’t wait to get stronger!”

“Adrienne is awesome! I’ve been seeing her for almost 6 months, and she has been so helpful with my anxiety. She’s friendly, patient, and understanding. I’m someone who has trouble opening up to people and she has made it very easy. Not only that, but she has me on an awesome workout routine. I’d recommend her to anyone!”

“I have been in therapy for almost a decade, but I didn't begin to find true healing - I didn't find my voice until I started seeing Adrienne. Most therapeutic approaches for depression, anxiety, and trauma have felt like placing a bandaid over an open wound. I have spent a giant chunk of my life living in survival mode with a bandaid over my trauma. Working with Adrienne has allowed me to take off the bandaid, and work on true healing while being patient and compassionate with myself. Adrienne helped me celebrate my smallest victories as steps forward, without making me feel like I haven't done enough work. Adrienne helped me tune out external voices that silenced my inner voice, and she helped me find myself. She has cared more deeply than any other medical professional I've worked with, and through her, I was able to finally find a sense of self-worth that has allowed me to make decisions for myself. I'm infinitely grateful for her practice and the work that she does to make this world a better place.

I came to Adrienne after having seen just one other therapist, during a very dark time in my life. I was very frustrated, depressed, anxious, full of rage, and knew that I needed to talk to someone, but unsure how to go about it. She is exceptionally easy to talk to, and had me opening up about my past in ways that I didn't think were possible. I didn't have the language to describe what was happening to me mentally and physically. Within just a few sessions, it became apparent that my ailments were just the tip of a much larger issue, complex trauma. At first, I was very resistant to the fitness end of her method, as I have chronic pain issues and a perceived lack of time. She helped me to trust and lean into the method, helping me realize how intertwined our mental and physical bodies are. She taught me that movement really is medicine. I have been seeing her for almost 2 years now, and my mental and physical health is better than it has been in almost 20 years. I can't say enough how much she has helped me see the worth in myself, and in those around me. It's almost comedic to try to explain the depth of these things in such a short forum. If you're doubting at all, just go and give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

“Wow! I can’t say enough about Adrienne! I have been in therapy for years, seeing many different professionals throughout the years; and as grateful as I am for their help Adrienne definitely stands above the rest! I came to Adrienne with severe anxiety and food struggles, plus a few others.. and she welcomed me with open arms and no judgment. She truly was able to adapt to the teaching and listening I needed and helped me with boards, games, and writing exercises. The gym used to give me a large amount of anxiety as I had a rough past with it, but Adrienne helped to push me (with some tough love😜) to get back in! Not to mention midtown medical is a fantastic gym and community in itself. I can’t rave about it enough. In all that being said, Adrienne is such a light in others’ lives and truly such a phenomenal therapist for all different people. You can tell she truly cares about you outside of your session and wants to see you succeed. I can’t recommend her enough!”

I found Adrienne 3 years ago as I was desperate for someone who could help me overcome my fears of exercise after many intense injuries and years of physical therapy. At the time, I struggled with my relationship with food, and throughout this journey, Adrienne has taught me to be compassionate to myself and practice intuitive eating. She helped me through some of my darkest times in college, including unexpectedly losing my dad and aunt within a year. As well as guide and ultimately help me eliminate severe anxiety attacks that seemed inescapable at the time. I don’t think I would’ve been able to be successful in my academics and process such intense trauma without Adrienne’s support. She has smoothly guided me through 3 years of different struggles, and I cannot be any more thankful for her. Her new gym, Talk Lift Heal, is extremely inviting and the exact OPPOSITE of intimidating. I feel confident and empowered by the community and safe space each time I enter. This in itself has made me more committed and excited to exercise. She has helped me eliminate my fears and safely challenges me and the other members in the gym to be our best, strongest selves inside and outside of the gym. When I started, I could barely lift 5lbs over my head. I encourage EVERYONE to join this gym, no matter your skill level.

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Adrienne Capeless

I’d love to help you feel like a strong, confident badass again!

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