Stories of Belonging and Becoming
My approach to therapy
I approach therapy from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens.
Bio
I believe that at times there is a physiological component to our struggles. The brain is a vast muscle with multiple neuropathways. These pathways can become deeply embedded resulting in automatic thinking and behaviors. Trauma impacts our brain. As such, I will incorporate aspect of Interpersonal Neurobiology into our work through a trauma-informed lens.
Psycho
I believe that we are each wired with a unique personality and strengths. Throughout life we have developed defense mechanisms to protect our fragile, tender hearts. Part of our work together will include looking at these relational patterns and defenses. Our work together will include investigating some of the themes of our story and wiring through Narrative Therapy practices.
Social
I believe that we are formed by our environments. Our family of origins and our early relational experiences impact our lives and require curiosity and attention. I am an Attachment Focused therapist, which means that I place a high value on relationships.
Spiritual
We all believe in something, even if our belief is nothing. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is an Existential one. I believe that all humans long for identity, belonging, and meaning. The foundation of this is displayed most prevalently in Genesis Chapter 3, when Adam and Eve are naked, feel afraid, and then hide.
Education and Training
- Washington State LMHCA License MC 61409565
- Masters of Counseling Psychology, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology
- EMDR basic training through EMDRIA
- Associate Partner Trauma Therapist, IITAP
- School of Spiritual Direction led by Larry Crabb
- Enmeshed Family Systems training through Ken Adams
- Interpersonal Neurobiology training through Mindsight Institute with Dan Siegel
working with clients
who experience the following
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Spiritual Abuse
- Spiritual Confusion
- Childhood Trauma and Abuse
- Intimate Partner Betrayal/Betrayal Trauma
- Third Culture Kid Issues
- PTSD and Complex PTSD
RATE
Individual 50-Minute Sessions $160
Charis is a counseling and individual therapy and EMDR therapy service in the Greater Seattle area and virtually who values grace and kindness. As your guide, authenticity, uniqueness, and intentionality will lead your emotion-focused understanding, combining tradition with a twist.
Utilizing basic structure with fun and imagination, reframe experience into hope and realize beauty and grace from the ashes of trauma and grief. Broad multi-cultural perspectives on relationships, beliefs, and emotions allow focus on wholeness for clients through community, leading to belonging, purpose, and identity.
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