Werris is a graduate-level intern currently working toward a Master of Social Work at Colorado State University. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing for Screen & Television, she understands that the stories we tell ourselves and others have a powerful influence on our worldview, which means creativity is vital to the construction of an authentic, unshackled existence.

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Werris’s personal experiences with body image struggles and body-focused repetitive behaviors have taught her to honor the many factors that contribute to healing: self-determination, vulnerability, and cultivating community, to name just a few. She is deeply committed to the eradication of shame, values body neutrality, and believes we each have the right to live life without apology. She embraces this journey as a lifelong endeavor and views it as a privilege.

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As a woman of color with an immigrant parent, Werris is passionate about intersectionality and the validation of marginalized experiences. She believes approaching healing through a social justice lens is beneficial to all participants in the therapeutic process and is crucial to creating a more inclusive culture. In her spare time, Werris can be found playing with her cat, crafting, enjoying the outdoors, and writing.