BIPOC &/OR Multicultural Experiences

Briana

(She/Her)

My name is Briana Thomas and I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Adams State University. My approach to counseling is centered on fostering authentic connections with my clients. I believe in identifying individual strengths to collaboratively work towards personal goals in a supportive environment. In our journey together, I’m committed to creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can freely express yourself. I love incorporating creative elements like drawing, writing, and music as it is a fantastic way to express thoughts and emotions that may be difficult at times to speak out loud.

I have a deep love for my dogs (5 to be exact), music, being in nature, and painting.

Lived experience: Cisgender, Black woman, ADHD, anxiety, depression, suicide and crisis management, military affiliation, religious upbringing.

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Person-centered, Play Therapy geared toward teens and adults

Focus: Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, stress, women’s issues, BIPOC

Insurances: None

Cash Pay: $20-60

Briana is a twenty something African American woman. She is pictured outside a brick building wearing a headscarf, glasses, and a dark colored blazer with small polka dots, and a purse slung over her right shoulder. Her body is positioned facing just to the viewer's left and she is looking at the camera and smiling.

Jupiter

(She/They)

Each of us has an inherent worth and value, but often internalize experiences that make us believe otherwise. Every single one of us lives under multiple interlocking systems that impact each of our lives. My ideal client may feel out of place in their family or community for numerous reasons, but is worthy of connection just the same. Each of us navigate the world in our own ways and at our own pace. Some may feel directionless while others have clear goals, regardless all are welcome in session.

I am primarily focused on creating a non-judgmental and supportive space in which I collaborate with clients to address concerns that are most pertinent to them and their goals. I am also committed to assist in the development of skills and tools required for individual and community liberation.

I welcome those that are new to therapy or those that have done therapy in the past and are seeking a change in pace. As a transgender person I have experienced discrimination in the therapeutic space and seek to create a supportive space for all regardless of identity.

Lived experience: Mixed Race (Black/white), transgender, nonbinary, woman, queer, autistic, activist, in-home case aide.

Modalities: All of my work is done through an anti-oppression intersectional lens. Feminist Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trans-Affirming therapy.

Focus: LGBTQIA2+ (especially transgender care), neurodivergent folks, people of color, activists and community workers in developing strategies to continue their work in a balanced and supportive fashion.

Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Premera, Lifewise, Regence, Kaiser

Cash Pay: $120-$150

Jupiter is a twenty something female, nonbinary, mixed race (black/white) person with medium length curly dark hair. She/they are looking at the camera with their head tilted slightly to the left and faintly smiling.

Paola

(She/Her)

I pride myself on being committed to helping individuals learn to achieve the best version of themselves. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals.

My past experience includes working with children, adolescents, and families. This has included being a support to individuals and families who are navigating various challenges in life.

I attended Walla Walla University where I graduated with my MSW. I also attended Heritage University where I obtained BSW. I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs in my free time.

Lived experience: Cisgendered woman, queer, neurodivergent, anxiety, depression.

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-informed, Solution-Focused Therapy.

Focus: Children/adolescents/young adults, neurodivergent individuals, trauma.

Insurance: Aetna, Premera, BCBS, Lifewise, Heritage, Regence, Kaiser.

Cash Pay: $120-150

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Sapna

(She/Her)

My name is Sapna Singh and I am a clinical mental health counseling intern based in Seattle, Washington. My goal is to meet clients where they are and work toward helping them better themselves and take charge of their mental and emotional health.

I am committed to fostering empowerment through understanding the systems in which each client exists, the facets of identity within these systems, and the realities of coping with mental health challenges in complex settings. I have chosen counseling as a profession because of the deep impact it has had on my life, the profound and radical self-acceptance it has helped me foster, and the healing, growth, and change I have been able to achieve. It is my hope to help others see the potential for self-acceptance, growth, and healing within themselves and to be agents of change in their own circumstances.

Lived Experience: Woman, Person of Color, Cisgender, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Chronic Pain, Neurodivergence, Medical Trauma, Grief, Loss

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-centered Therapy, Addiction Counseling

Focus: BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, Adults, Young Adults, Adolescents, Addiction, Medical/Health Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Neurodivergence, Trauma, Chronic Pain, Grief, Body Image, Self-Worth

Insurance: None

Cash pay: $20-60

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Taneisha

(She/Her)

It is my utmost aspiration to meet each wonderfully unique client with the support and genuineness that is so essential to an effective therapeutic alliance. I believe that we all have the strength to overcome and endure but, at times, need an open heart and ear to bear witness to our trials and understand our emotions. My approach to therapy is providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where each client can work alongside me to develop effective skills and strategies that will result in positive life changes.

I was born here in Washington and love the outdoors of the PNW. I love travel, hiking and good food. In my spare time I enjoy painting, cooking, caring for my son, plants, and two cats. I chose counseling as my profession from inspiration as a client of therapy myself. I was able to learn self-love and radical acceptance throughout the years of support that was given to me by my own counselors. I aspire to help my clients obtain such gifts as well.

Lived experience: Woman, mixed ethnicities, cisgender, mother, wife, anxiety, PCOS, estranged family and extreme religious upbringing.

Modalities: EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Reality Therapy.

Focus: Traumatic live events, PTSD, significant life transitions, women’s issues, relationship conflict, family discord, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA2+, faith crisis, and abuse survivors, infertility and more.

Insurance: Aetna, Premera, Regence, BCBS, Lifewise, Heritage, Kaiser.

Cash pay: 120-150

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