Roxanne Friedman, B.A.
Milieu & Recovery Counselor
Roxanne Friedman (she/her) grew up in New York and moved to Santa Cruz to pursue her work in healing, justice, and counseling. She holds a degree in Human Development with a concentration in ecotherapy from Prescott College. After graduating from the Lotus Program herself, Roxanne became a graduate mentor until offered a position as a counselor. She brings personal experience as a queer femme in recovery to her work here at Lotus. She is passionate about understanding systems of oppression and how they impact the relationships we form with our bodies. Roxanne uses wisdom from her own recovery journey as well as her background in wilderness work and self explorational art to help others heal. Alongside her role as a Recovery Counselor, Roxanne also teaches yoga and volunteers with LGBTQ+ youth.
Roxanne brings a unique perspective to the Lotus Collaborative by addressing the connection between gender, sexuality, and eating disorders. She values wholeness, works to understand each individual’s complexity, and helps them connect the personal to the collective. Roxanne is trauma-informed, creative, and direct in her approach. Her grounded, loving, and fierce spirit encourages clients to find their own voice and advocate for themselves in their recovery.
Roxanne brings a unique perspective to the Lotus Collaborative by addressing the connection between gender, sexuality, and eating disorders. She values wholeness, works to understand each individual’s complexity, and helps them connect the personal to the collective. Roxanne is trauma-informed, creative, and direct in her approach. Her grounded, loving, and fierce spirit encourages clients to find their own voice and advocate for themselves in their recovery.
