Therapist exploring intentional community, curious, not rushing, putting feelers out
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the gap between the life I’m living and the life that actually feels aligned with my values.
The more clearly I see how much of modern life is shaped by systems that prioritize profit over human well-being, the more I find myself drawn toward alternatives centered on shared resources, meaningful relationships, mutual care, and a more human way of living.
I’m a licensed therapist specializing in couples, relationships, and trauma-informed work. I maintain a stable remote practice and have dual US/Canadian citizenship, so I have some flexibility in where and how I live.
I’m not looking for fully off-grid living. Realistically, I would need reliable internet and some form of private office or workspace so I can continue practicing therapy remotely. That income could provide stable financial contribution to the community while also allowing me to offer mediation, crisis management, communication skills, and relational support.
I’m not at the “packing my bags tomorrow” stage. This is exploratory. I’m trying to understand whether there are intentional communities that would value someone with my skill set and mindset.
I’m happy to work hard, contribute practically, and be part of the less glamorous parts of community life too. I don’t need extravagance. I need enough space to work, a place to rest my head, love, and a strong community built around something more meaningful than endless extraction.
I’m also not looking for ideological rigidity or moral superiority. I value open-mindedness and believe people should be free to pursue meaning in ways that work for them, whether spiritual, secular, or otherwise (as long as it is not at the expense of others).
US and Canada are my primary areas of interest.
Would genuinely appreciate perspective, reality checks, or hearing from people who’ve found something like this.