Eating Disorders/Body Image

Alissa

(She/Her)

When it comes to addressing many mental health concerns, I believe in using a whole-
person approach to therapy. I’m passionate about working to address both the
emotional and physical symptoms of my clients from a foundation of unconditional care.
To do this, I’ve engaged in an intensive study of Compassion Focused Therapy, and
trauma-informed yoga to help my clients work with both their minds and bodies to feel
better. Using a unique blend of Compassion Focused Therapy and Feminist Theory
through a neurobiological lens, I aim to help my clients understand themselves, and the
larger systemic influences that have impacted them, in order to help them cultivate the
skills necessary to feel better holistically and achieve their unique healthcare goals.

Additionally, much of my work with clients aims to understand how the relationship we
have with ourselves can shape and influence the challenges we experience and how we
navigate them. In our therapeutic work together, we’ll work to help you build a more
compassion relationship with both yourself and others so you can conquer your
challenges in a way that truly serves you.

Lived Experience: Woman, cisgender, Demi-Sexual, experienced anxiety, PTSD,
somatic symptom disorder, ADHD, depression, chronic pain, disorder eating, childhood
trauma, familial abuse, ex-mormon.

Modalities: Compassion Focused Therapy, Feminist Theory, Somatic Therapy,
Mindfulness, Guided Breath-Work, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Person-Centered Therapy.

Focus: Anxiety, depression, internalized shame, somatic processing, trauma informed
care, LGBTQIA2S+, ages 13+, self-worth, body image, disordered eating, relationship
conflict, communication skills, boundary development, religious trauma.

Insurances: None

Cash Pay: $20-60

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Heidi

(Any pronouns)

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate based in Tri-Cities. My MFT training means that I bring a systemic lens and approach regardless of what modality is being used. My training is focused on couples, families, and other groups, but I enjoy working with individuals as well. My work will always look at the systems we exist and work within to gain greater understanding of our issues and opportunities. My goal is to create an accepting environment without judgment for clients to work on growth and goals relevant to what brings them to see me. This is done with a nurturing attitude, humor, and care. I am interested in including games or other nerdy activities into treatment where appropriate and desired by clients.

Lived Experience: white, queer, ace/aro, non-monogamous, neurodivergent, anxiety, depression, gender expansive, secular Buddhist, TTRPG nerd, loss of sibling to addiction

Modalities: Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Feminist Theory, Intersectional Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Focus: LGBTQIA2+, sexual intimacy issues and exploration, neurodivergent folks, gender and sexuality exploration, nonmonogamy, depression, self-worth, ages 13+

Insurances: Aetna, Premera, BCBS, Lifewise, Heritage, Regence, Kaiser

Cash Pay: $120-150

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Jennelle

(She/They)

I truly enjoy listening to clients share their stories. I believe you are the expert on your life. I am here to listen compassionately and work collaboratively with you towards accomplishing your therapeutic goals. I am excited to reflect back to you the many strengths you already possess and to support you in developing skills that can make life easier and more fulfilling. One major hope I have for all of my clients is that they will learn to love and accept every part of themselves more fully.

In our work together it may be valuable for us to discuss the larger cultural systems we are living in. I believe much of human suffering is due to systems of oppression and the stress that comes from trying to survive in our competitive capitalist society. It can be helpful to acknowledge how these systems impact us and discuss both how we can care for ourselves while living within these systems and how we can find empowerment through challenging them.

In my free time, I can be found hanging out with my partner and friends, enjoying a variety of joyful movement hobbies, or cozy at home with my black cat.

Lived experience: Woman, cisgender, white, queer, trauma, neurodivergent, spiritual, practices meditation, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, short-term inpatient hospitalizations as a young adult, in long-term recovery from: self-harm, substance abuse, eating disorder.

Modalities: Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Feminist Therapy, Liberation Psychology.

Focus: 2SLGBTQIA+, ages 13+, neurodivergent folks, anxiety, depression, challenges in dating and romantic relationships, self-harm, trauma, eating disorders, compulsive exercise, religion and spirituality issues, folks in 12-step groups or other programs of recovery.

Insurances: None

Cash Pay: $20-60

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Keri

(She/Her)

The counseling space is meant to be where you feel seen and heard without judgment—a place for compassionate discovery and expression of your authentic self. We are more than just our thoughts, feelings, body, or soul; all these aspects are interconnected and influence each other.

If you feel disconnected from yourself, others, or your purpose, I invite you to a brave space for discovery and recovery. Here, you can reclaim your authentic qualities, express yourself confidently, and let go of thoughts, beliefs, and experiences that do not serve you. This space is for deepening your understanding of what motivates you, what you long for, and what qualities you seek in relationships.

With understanding comes the opportunity to create new perspectives and experiences. While life is filled with challenges, we can find new ways to navigate them, leading to increased peace, empowerment, and joy. If this is your journey, I would love to support you as you move toward your desired life. Through compassion and curiosity, we will explore what holds you back and what will help you achieve your goals using evidence-based interventions.

Lived Experience: Woman, cisgender, pansexual, experienced anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, gastric bypass surgery, divorce, Infertility, miscarriage, post-partum depression, parenting, working in health-care for over 30 years (over 16 as an RN), parental caregiving (mother with dementia), childhood attachment issues.

Modalities: Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, Grief Therapy, Trauma Informed.

Focus: Anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms, LGBTQIA2S++, age 18+, relationship conflict, communication, internalized shame, self-worth, body image, neurodiversity, grief, caregiver fatigue, medical/health complications, end-of-life and trauma.

Cash Pay: $120-150

Insurances: Premera, BCBS, Lifewise, Heritage, Regence, Kaiser

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Kim

(She/Her)

I believe in the inherent worth and uniqueness of each person. My approach is one of partnership with you where we work together toward your goals by building on your strengths, utilizing natural supports, connecting you with resources, and working together to develop effective strategies for dealing with life’s challenges.

As a true extrovert, I can be found out and about at community events or simply sitting in public spaces, such as a coffee shop or bookstore with my nose in a book. I also enjoy several art forms, water activities, and being an indoor plant parent.

Lived experience: Woman, white, cisgender, chronic illness/pain, queer, aspec, divorced, caregiver, neurodiverse partnership, ADHD, anxiety, depression, activist, HAES, practicing intuitive eating.

Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Intuitive Eating - HAES, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Creative therapies (art, music, writing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Focus: 2SLGBTQIA+, eating disorders, aspec/arospec, ages 13-30, navigating neurodiversity in relationships, anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-harm, life transitions, trans-affirming care, letters for gender-affirming surgery.

Insurances: Aetna, Premera, BCBS, Lifewise, Heritage, Regence, Kaiser, FCHN, Lyra.

Cash Pay: $150-200

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Lita

(She/Her)

I believe that every individual deserves a space that is wholly about them. A space where they are seen, heard, known, and validated. My approach to therapy is to assist individuals in their courageous efforts to improve themselves through unconditional positive regard and acceptance. Life presents difficult circumstances, and I am here to support you as you navigate them.
I have a deep appreciation for diversity and uniqueness, a passion to learn, and you can often find me in nature, bookstores, coffee shops, and exploring novel places whether domestically or internationally.

Focus: Individuals (adolescence through adulthood) and Couples. Life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, 2SLGBTQIA+, sex and sexuality, self-esteem, body image, eating disorders, relationship issues, effective interpersonal communication, premarital and marital counseling.

Modalities: Individuals: DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy), Sex Counseling.
Couples: Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Lived experience: Cisgender white woman, multicultural upbringing, late-stage and end of life caregiving, supporting family members through addiction and mental health crises, becoming the parent of a young sibling, losing loved ones to suicide, recovery from eating disorder.

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

Cash Pay: $120-150

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MacKinsey

(She/Her)

My name is MacKinsey Taylor, and I am a clinical mental health counseling and drama therapy intern based in Seattle, Washington. I uphold the belief that all people have inherent self-worth. I am passionate about working alongside you to help encourage and empower you to see and believe in your own strengths and internal wisdom. I maintain a strong dedication to advocacy and social justice, and my goal is to work collaboratively with you to help you reach your goals and co-create brave spaces.

I use an integrated approach in my counseling, pulling from a wide variety of theories. As appropriate, I integrate drama therapy. Drama therapy is the intentional use of theater techniques to facilitate personal growth and promote health. As a drama therapy intern, I am trained to work with clients in a variety of creative art therapy modalities such as role-play, improvisation, psychodramatic techniques, art, music, poetry, creative writing, phototherapy, and movement to address symptom relief and personal growth. I believe that drama therapy offers an element of play and aesthetic distance that can offer a unique way to explore and work towards therapeutic goals. Drama therapy can be particularly beneficial in connecting the mind, body, and spirit.

Lived experience: Woman, cisgender, white, bisexual, spiritual, experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body dysmorphia

Modalities: Drama Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Role Theory, Attachment Theory, Feminist and Multicultural Theories, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Focus: 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent folks, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, body image, life transitions, self-esteem, adults, young adults, adolescents, attachment issues

Insurances: None

Cash Pay: $20-60

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Nancy

(She/Her)

Therapy can be a painful yet healing process. At times, you might find yourself experiencing difficult emotions in a session. I believe that acknowledging these painful emotions is an essential step toward living a happier life. I want to help you get to the point where you don’t feel like you need counseling anymore. You are the expert in your own life, and I am here to help you make sense of the chaos. Therapy doesn’t have to be all crying and reliving trauma--we can also laugh at the messy parts of being a human being right now. You’ve been through a lot already, and I know you are ready to take on this challenge.

Lived experience: Cisgender female, Twin, Ex-Mormon, Stroke Survivor, Anxiety, Trauma,

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Health at Every Size, Mindfulness, Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy

Focus: Ages 18-45, life stressors and transitions, LGBTQIA2+ , recovery from high demand religions, attachment issues, anxiety, disordered eating, twinship issues

Insurances: Aetna, Premera, BCBS, Lifewise, Heritage, Regence, Kaiser, First Choice Health Network.

Cash Pay: $150-200

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