Somatic Therapists in Washington

My hope for our work together is that you can begin to process and engage the pain that we so often don’t want to make space for. Instead of ignoring or pathologizing whatever has gotten you stuck, we will explore ways to honor and grow from these realities.

Please EMAIL for new appointments. I am a clinical social worker with a passion for helping clients tap into their inner strengths and learn skills to lead a healthy, empowered life. I have experience in the areas of self-esteem, depression/anxiety, and general life stress as well as supporting survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. I use solution-focused, cognitive behavioral approaches that help clients build capacity to address life concerns in accessible, sustainable ways. I also incorporate somatic practices (yoga, breathwork, body awareness) into sessions to help support the holistic wellbeing of clients.

Welcome! My practice starts from a strength-based, solution-focused approach & utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to best support your needs. I work with a variety of issues such as trauma, attachment issues, anxiety & depression, relationship issues, women’s issues, and self-esteem/worth challenges.

The client-therapist connection is one of trust and empathy and is central to the healing and growing process, forming the container for change. Together we create a collaborative therapeutic relationship where each client has the opportunity to explore their true self, reflect on possibilities, and gain insight that leads to action. Our goal together is to build more authentic connections, with yourself and others, which will allow deeper insight into your experience and define the action needed to move forward.

Being a parent is the greatest gift, and the stakes have never felt higher. We all want for our children to thrive. You innately want the best for them, but navigating the challenges of parenting can be overwhelming at times. I am committed to walking alongside you on your parenting journey to help you achieve the best possible outcome for you and your child. In therapy with me, you can expect practical guidance to build coping skills. Our work together will help you build the skills to write the story you want for your children, family, and community. I provide a safe space for you to say the scary things out loud.

Counseling with me is not just “talking about problems” but looking at all of you and identifying how to help you feel more alive. I called my practice OpenHand Counseling as I believe almost anything worthwhile in life requires us to trust, collaborate, and extend ourselves. It's hard to hold a tool, cook a meal, garden, write, play a sport, give affection to another or a pet, or do almost anything without opening my fingers to meet the world. Whether you are processing past events, working towards achieving goals and plans for your life, or just need additional support, let’s work together to get you where you want to go.

Like a seed that holds within itself the wisdom of an entire tree, I firmly believe that we each, at our core, carry our own innate wisdom meant to guide us in our journey and help us thrive. Life is imperfect, though, and there are storms that come without warning, unexpected turns, and uncharted crossroads. We may find ourselves confused, restless, disconnected, overwhelmed with fear, with anger, or sorrow. We may feel empty, lost, maybe even hopeless. In the noise of all that is going on around us, or in the deafening silence, it can be difficult to hear that wise inner voice of ours that always knows the best way forward.

My practice is currently full. I help adults increase a sense of stability and resource in times of shift and change. I offer a safe place for you to bring your experience of anxiety, depression, anger, or your struggles with recovery. I work from the perspective that in order to connect with inherent strength and resilience, you don't have to edit or bypass what you're feeling. It's not one or the other. In addition to my work with individuals, I help couples who are struggling find new ways to connect and live with greater ease and joy.

I offer somatic therapy to support resilience and nervous system regulation. My focus is on attachment and healing from stress and trauma. The basis of my work is trauma-informed care with an emphasis on anti-oppression theory. Somatic, or body-based therapy, can be particularly helpful for grounding, connection with self and others, integrating past and current experience, and embodiment. If you are looking for ways to shift out of survival patterns and into deeper presence in your life, you're in the right place. I work with adults and kids.

My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and compassionate space for you to re-connect with your whole self (body included!) as well as your strengths, and to process through emotions and experiences that feel challenging to face and sort through on your own. As a black mixed race person of color myself, my racial identity is a lens through which I see the work and how I show up in the therapeutic space. I have a special interest in processing through grief for those who have experienced loss of any kind. I utilize calm, reflective listening, somatic awareness, social justice and systems focus, and a strengths-based approach.

All of my sessions are currently online or by phone. I offer individual sessions only at this time. My favorite people to work with are trying to heal from difficult childhood experiences. I love helping people find ways to put their trauma behind them and thrive in the life they are living. If archaic or more recent trauma is keeping you from living your best life, I would love to help you.

I’m grateful you are here. My own healing journey has brought me to a place of wanting to help others navigate their own paths towards growth and healing. I work primarily with adults struggling with complex trauma, breaking generational cycles, and relational issues. You may feel overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, and shame with little understanding of how you got here. I want to help you connect with your story and compassionately understand how you came to be you.

Taking new clients. I help women working through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, transitions, and relationship struggles. When you are ready to take the first steps in making changes or if you are wanting to deepen your healing journey, a supportive guide can make all the difference. Shed layers of who you are no longer to get to your authentic self. Feel safe in your body. Feel more connected. Have your story witnessed. Space to grieve. Learn how to feel your feelings. Find what truly brings you joy.

I am here if you are experiencing hardship, seeking support, feeling stuck, or pursuing a higher level of functioning. Life comes with its peaks and valleys—therapy is intended for the lows, the highs, and everything in between. I seek to create a safe and welcoming space for my clients to reflect upon how the past is present and ultimately move toward a more authentic lived experience. I prioritize taking a whole person approach to therapy and seek to work collaboratively with my clients to explore how their mind and body can come together to work toward their goals.

I love my work. I love to hear people’s stories about what makes them feel alive and what inspires them. I love helping people to feel more connected to their environment and trusting of themselves in the process. What fascinates me about the healing process in psychotherapy is reflecting upon the vulnerable, groundless mystery of the human journey and the endless revelations of the unguarded heart. The focus of my work is on the unique story and experience of each individual. My approach can differ in some ways from standard talk therapy.

Accepting New Clients! I work with adults (18+) who are looking to overcome challenges, define their identities, and unlock their potential. I have a soft spot for serving the 'outsiders': LGBTQIA2S+ folks, kink and fetish enjoyers, sex workers. I'm also a believer in the power of relational healing - we're not meant to go through this life alone. With a mix of somatic therapy practices, I aim to help you find your own path and growth.

I am accepting new clients based on fit and availability - I am private pay only. Please contact me for availability and to schedule a consult to see if we are a good fit. I work with teens and adults on struggles such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, addiction, identity questioning and transitions (LGBTQIA+ affirming), codependency, issues in relationships, and more. I’m passionate about helping clients who want to heal in ways that allow them to move forward and remove obstacles preventing them from reaching their goals and embracing their truths.

At its core, I believe therapy to be about creating space for change. People come to therapy for a variety of reasons—seeking support and healing, desiring change, looking for relief from pain. With a relational and trauma-informed lens, we’ll look at how you landed here, in an effort to find new ways of being that may be kinder to yourself and more congruent with a whole and healthy life. I work with teens, adults, and couples on issues of trauma, anxiety, grief, relationships, life transitions, and identity formation. I have focused much of my work supporting women recovering from trauma.

I work with youth, age 13+, and adults across the lifespan. I'm passionate about LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming mental health therapy. I support folks in navigating and exploring relationship to self and others (sex and body neutral, ethical non-monogamy and poly affirming), anxiety, depression, trauma, family of origin, disability, chronic-illness, grief, substance use, life transitions and challenges. I have an intersectional, anti-oppressive approach to therapy— highlighting how our relationship to ourselves, community, environment, and historical legacies impact and affect each other.