THERAPY FOR RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA & WASHINGTON
Relational, Experiential & Somatic Individual & Couples/Relationship Therapy
SPECIALIZING IN TRAUMA, GRIEF, AND ATTACHMENT/RELATIONSHIP/COUPLES THERAPY
Let’s get to the root of your issues
Hi, I’m Canh (he/him).
You’ve tried traditional talk therapy before and want something different.
You’re seeking a direct therapist who will challenge you.
You’re seeking an active therapist who will talk with you in session.
You’re seeking somatic therapy to embody the changes you want.
Your past wounds are causing you conflict in the present.
You struggle in intimate relationships, being vulnerable, feeling good enough, with overwhelming emotions and/or negative thoughts, and the exhaustion of overthinking.
You’re here because you’ve been dealing with the same issues for years, tried solving these problems on your own, and realize you need help.
You’re looking for long term solutions to long term issues.
While there are no quick fixes or solutions for long standing issues, there is hope.
Since 2018, I’ve helped hundreds of individuals and couples impacted by trauma, grief, loss, death, neglect, and chronic stress who yearn for more satisfying relationships with themselves and those they care about.
My clients often struggle with cultural conflicts, family issues, anxiety, burn out, self esteem, shame, guilt, racial identity, attachment, and relationship issues.
Using Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), we will work together to help you understand why you do what you do (insight), interrupt unhelpful patterns (change), and feel more at ease in your mind and body (integration).
Life’s too short to keep being stuck in the same unhelpful patterns and self sabotage. Healing and liberation is possible.
Take good care of yourself. Be gentle and fierce.
Note: There are no guarantees therapy will solve all problems, or how quickly changes will occur. There are no miracle cures, but it improves the odds, particularly if you start early.
Associate Therapists Under My Supervision
I supervise the associate clinicians below seeking independent licensure. They regularly meet with me for guidance and support. They offer lower fees than I do and have immediate availability/openings. You can mention my name for a possible quicker response.
Click here for referrals to other therapists.
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Dannia Velazco
Somatic and Parts Work Therapist
If you are feeling the pull to connect more deeply to yourself, body, and knowing, welcome. A space where we go beyond thinking and talking through your experiences. A warm and compassionate space to address trauma, attachment, and embodiment.
$150 (insurance contracts end of 2025) Individuals. Virtual & In Person Session in Queen Anne.
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Z. Mayreni López
The core concepts of my approach are that relationships are fundamental to emotional wellbeing, that individuals develop and thrive through connection to others, that relationships that foster mutual empathy and empowerment lead to growth, and that cultural context and power dynamics rooted in systemic oppression influence relationships, individual experiences, and our ability to show up authentically.
$180. Accepting Lifewise, Premera, and most BCBS plans. Virtual sessions & In-Person in South Beacon Hill on Fridays.
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Jack Shaw
LMHCA, Individual & Couples Therapy
I provide compassionate support and professional guidance to help you navigate life's challenges.
$130 - $150
Individuals & Couples/Dyads
Online Sessions Only
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Michelle Perrier
LMHCA, EMDR Psychotherapist
Being human is hard. In our work together, you'll find a compassionate space where you can navigate life's transitions and challenges, from traumatic experiences and relationship dynamics to managing intense emotions like anxiety, depression and stress. I use trauma-informed, body-based approaches like EMDR, somatic therapy, and parts work (IFS) to support healing at the root. We all have an inner healer, and I am here to help you access yours.
$165. Accepting Premera and Lifewise. Telehealth Washington.
Moving Beyond the Scarcity of Trauma
I talk about the how trauma shapes our perception of self and relationships with other people.
Ways I Try To Decolonize My Therapy Practice
Being Human club shares my thoughts on how I strive to continually provide culturally responsive care as an imperfect mental health therapist.
Click here to learn more.
Understanding Trauma & Its Impacts on Relationships
I discuss how to unpack trauma and its impact on our relationships on Asian Mental Health’s Weekly Stay In, Check In.
Click here to learn more.
Press & Media
Read more about me and my work by clicking on the news articles and podcast interviews below.
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I speak with Seattle’s NPR station KUOW-FM about how using the concept of the inner child in therapy can be a powerful way to heal from the effects of childhood trauma and neglect.
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I speak with Healthline about integenerational trauma and its impacts on our relationships with ourselves and others.
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“Some people become so accustomed to living with the impact of generational trauma in a family that accepts it as ‘normal,’ the trauma becomes normalized and symptoms appear ‘normal’ to them”
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“A trauma-informed and resilience lens is crucial.
It’s moving from, ‘What’s wrong with you?’ to ‘What happened to you?’ to ‘How have you learned to survive?’ and eventually ‘What can we do to support your healing moving forward?'”
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“Therapy is only one way, but not the only way to heal from the impacts and legacies of trauma.
Reconnecting to your cultural wisdoms and knowledge is one step.
What did your grandparents do to heal? What about your great-grandparents?”
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I speak with Mind Body Green about how dissociation and disconnection is a sign of emotional detachment often times stemming from trauma and how it impacts our relationships.
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- "You learn to dissociate or disconnect from your feelings and bodies to survive these adverse and traumatic experiences—because it would have been too painful to experience them."
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"Just as trauma and neglect changes us, we can also change and grow from adverse experiences.
Learn to identify sensations in the body when feelings arise, find words to feelings, learn healthy boundaries like how to say no, and [allow yourself] to be witnessed by someone who can offer validation when feeling a wide range of emotions."
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I speak with Beyond Reproach about how to take care of ourselves and manage stress during this time of challenge and transition.
Click here to listen.
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I speak with Healthline about why people of color might be hesitant to seek out therapy.
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I speak with Seattle’s NPR KUOW-FM about why I don’t work with insurance companies due to common frustrations and issues.
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I discuss my personal tip I engage in when I feel anxious and overwhelmed.
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I speak with The Seattle Times about why it’s difficult to find a therapist who will accept insurance and due to increased mental health needs during the global Covid-19 pandemic.
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The Seattle Times references my website as a source for therapy referrals, especially for BIPOC folks looking for a culturally responsive and attuned therapy.
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Not Ready For Therapy?
I offer free resources for those wanting education around therapy, trauma, attachment/relationships, navigating insurance, and referrals to therapists who accept insurance.
I also offer free resources for associate therapists seeking independent licensure.
I am wishing you the best on your healing journey.