Roxanne Friedman, B.A.
Milieu & Recovery Counselor
Roxanne Friedman (they/them) grew up in New York and moved to Santa Cruz to pursue their work in healing, justice, and counseling. They hold a degree in Human Development with a concentration in ecotherapy from Prescott College. After graduating from the Lotus Program, Roxanne became a graduate mentor until offered a position as a counselor. They are passionate about understanding systems of oppression and how they impact the relationships we form with our bodies. Roxanne brings wisdom from their own recovery journey and personal experience as a queer non-binary femme to their work here at Lotus. They focus on using embodiment practices and self explorational art to help others heal. Alongside their role as a Recovery Counselor, Roxanne is a portrait photographer centering and representing queer and gender non-conforming folks. They also volunteer with LGBTQ+ youth regularly.
Roxanne brings a unique perspective to the Lotus Collaborative by addressing the connection between gender, sexuality, and eating disorders. They value wholeness, work to understand each individual’s complexity, and help them connect the personal to the collective. Roxanne is trauma-informed, creative, and direct in their approach. Their 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. They value wholeness, work to understand each individual’s complexity, and help them connect the personal to the collective. Roxanne is trauma-informed, creative, and direct in their approach. Their grounded, loving, and fierce spirit encourages clients to find their own voice and advocate for themselves in their recovery.