Who we are

At The Expansion Collective, we are deeply committed to delivering accessible and inclusive therapy services that genuinely honor and respect the diverse needs and experiences of our community members. Our holistic approach thoughtfully integrates ethical and anti-oppressive principles, ensuring that every individual receives compassionate, respectful, and equitable care tailored to their unique journey. Beyond providing top-quality therapy, we also offer a wide range of educational opportunities specifically designed to empower both clients and mental health professionals alike, fostering continuous growth, deeper understanding, and innovation in mental health practices.

Through these thoughtfully combined efforts, The Expansion Collective promotes overall wellness and resilience within the local communities we serve, aiming to build healthier, more adaptive populations empowered to thrive emotionally, mentally, and socially throughout all stages of life..

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Meet our founders

The Expansion Collective started in 2025 as an idea for a different kind of group practice. Caitlyn Rhorer and Cherish Bolton wanted to create a space that is dedicated to creating a more progressive, inclusive, holistic and accessible therapy experience.

Cherish Bolton, Co-founder of Expansion Collective therapy

  • Co-founder of The Expansion Collective, Cherish brings extensive and in-depth knowledge on identity development following childhood trauma, as well as expertise in areas such as BDSM/Kink, polyamory, purity culture, religious trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. She integrates this rich understanding into her clinical care to provide compassionate and specialized support. Cherish is deeply passionate about expanding access to quality therapeutic care, particularly for individuals with marginalized identities, ensuring inclusive and affirming mental health services for all.

Caitlyn Rhorer, Co-founder of Expansion Collective Therapy

  • Co-founder of The Expansion Collective, Caitlyn brings extensive expertise in working with complex trauma and sexual diversity. They are deeply passionate about advocacy, education, and expanding access to highly specialized, quality mental healthcare for all individuals in need.

Our Specialties

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    Brainspotting & EMDR

    Brainspotting and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are innovative therapeutic approaches used to treat trauma and emotional distress. Brainspotting focuses on identifying eye positions that correlate with unresolved psychological issues, facilitating deep emotional processing and healing. EMDR leverages bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact. Both therapies offer effective, evidence-based solutions for clients seeking to overcome anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health challenges with lasting results.

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    Sex Therapy

    Sex therapy is a specialized form of counseling designed to address sexual issues that affect individuals and couples. It helps clients explore emotional, psychological, and physical challenges related to intimacy, desire, performance, and sexual identity. Through a safe, confidential environment, sex therapists use evidence-based techniques to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and promote healthy sexual functioning and satisfaction. This therapeutic approach empowers individuals to overcome barriers and build fulfilling, confident sexual relationships.
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    LGBTQ+ Specalized

    LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirmative therapy is a specialized approach that recognizes and validates the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals. It creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their identities, address minority stress, and work through challenges related to discrimination or internalized stigma. This therapy model emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and self-acceptance, promoting mental health and well-being while affirming clients’ authentic selves. It is an essential resource for fostering a supportive environment that respects diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
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    Trauma Therapy

    Complex trauma therapy addresses the long-lasting effects of exposure to multiple or prolonged traumatic events, often beginning in early life. This specialized therapeutic approach focuses on healing deep emotional wounds, rebuilding trust, and developing effective coping strategies. By integrating techniques from various evidence-based practices, complex trauma therapy helps individuals process their experiences, regulate intense emotions, and reclaim a sense of safety and empowerment. It is a crucial path to recovery for those whose trauma has impacted their identity, relationships, and overall well-being.
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    Non-traditional Relationships / Ethical Nonmonogamy / Polyamory / Multiamory / Swinging

    CNM affirmative and accepting therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space for individuals and partners practicing or exploring non-monogamous relationships. This approach validates diverse relationship structures, acknowledges the unique challenges they may present, and offers tailored communication and boundary-setting strategies. Therapists emphasize respect, consent, and transparency, helping clients navigate jealousy, time management, and emotional needs while fostering authentic connection and personal growth within ethical non-monogamous frameworks.

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    Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Loss

    Perinatal therapy services provide specialized support to individuals navigating the emotional and psychological challenges associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and the loss of a pregnancy or infant. These services offer a compassionate space to address anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, promoting healing and emotional well-being. Tailored therapeutic approaches help clients process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience during these transformative life events. Whether coping with prenatal stress, postpartum adjustment, or bereavement, these therapies are essential for nurturing mental health and supporting long-term recovery.

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    Kink/BDSM Affirmative

    Kink and BDSM affirmative therapy is a specialized therapeutic approach that recognizes and respects consensual BDSM and kink practices as healthy expressions of identity and sexuality. This form of therapy provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their desires, set boundaries, and address any psychological challenges related to their kink lifestyle. Affirmative therapists are trained to understand the unique dynamics of power exchange, consent, and communication inherent in BDSM communities, promoting mental well-being while dismantling stigma and misconceptions. This approach empowers clients to integrate their kink identities holistically without shame or pathologization.
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    Somatic Therapies

    Somatic therapy is a holistic approach to mental health that integrates the mind and body to address psychological and emotional challenges. It focuses on bodily sensations and physical experiences as key components in healing trauma and reducing stress. By encouraging awareness of the body’s responses, somatic therapy helps individuals release stored tension, improve emotional regulation, and foster overall well-being. This method is increasingly recognized for its effectiveness in treating anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.
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    Religious Trauma

    Therapy for religious trauma provides a supportive space to heal from the psychological and emotional distress caused by harmful religious experiences. It addresses issues such as spiritual abuse, guilt, shame, and loss of faith, helping individuals regain autonomy, rebuild self-esteem, and develop healthier belief systems. Through tailored therapeutic approaches, clients can process past wounds, challenge harmful narratives, and find a renewed sense of identity and purpose beyond the trauma.

Under the No Surprises Act (H.R. 133 - effective January 1, 2022), health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

  • This Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs for an item or service. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created. 

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.

  • The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill. 

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

  • You may contact the health care provider or facility listed to let them know the billed charges are higher than the Good Faith Estimate. You can ask them to update the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available. 

  • You may also start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days of the date on the original bill. 

  • There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on the Good Faith Estimate. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount. 

Your health care provider should give you a Good Faith Estimate within the following timeframes:

  • If the service is scheduled at least three business days before the appointment date, no later than one business day after the date of scheduling;

  • If the service is scheduled at least 10 business days before the appointment date, no later than three business days after the date of scheduling; or

  • If the uninsured or self-pay patient requests a good faith estimate (without scheduling the service), no later than three business days after the date of the request. A new good faith estimate must be provided, within the specified timeframes if the patient reschedules the requested item or service.

Note: A Good Faith Estimate is for your awareness only. It is not a contract for services.

To learn more about Good Faith Estimates, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises

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