Somatic Therapists in Seatac, WA
You're thoughtful, creative, and resilient — and you had to be. You grew up navigating between worlds, carrying more than your share, figuring out who you are in spaces that weren't built for all of you. You've built a life you're proud of. Yet underneath, there are old hurts and patterns that weigh you down. Maybe it's family dynamics that still run you. Maybe it's the weight of your identity — your queerness, your race, the parts that never quite fit. I'm a queer Afro-Latina therapist who works with LGBTQ+ people of color — professionals, grad students, creatives — ready to heal, not just cope. You don't have to carry it alone.
You're thoughtful, creative, and resilient — and you had to be. You grew up navigating between worlds, carrying more than your share, figuring out who you are in spaces that weren't built for all of you. You've built a life you're proud of. Yet underneath, there are old hurts and patterns that weigh you down. Maybe it's family dynamics that still run you. Maybe it's the weight of your identity — your queerness, your race, the parts that never quite fit. I'm a queer Afro-Latina therapist who works with LGBTQ+ people of color — professionals, grad students, creatives — ready to heal, not just cope. You don't have to carry it alone.
I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts-based work, nervous system-focused, somatic, and attachment-based therapy.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you’re used to carrying everything alone. Many of my clients feel disconnected from themselves, emotionally stuck, or exhausted from constantly trying to hold everything together. They might feel like they're "too much" or "not enough." Together we can co-create a space that feels safe enough to slow down, understand what’s beneath the patterns, and help you feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again.
I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts-based work, nervous system-focused, somatic, and attachment-based therapy.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you’re used to carrying everything alone. Many of my clients feel disconnected from themselves, emotionally stuck, or exhausted from constantly trying to hold everything together. They might feel like they're "too much" or "not enough." Together we can co-create a space that feels safe enough to slow down, understand what’s beneath the patterns, and help you feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again.
Together I would like to cultivate a foundation to build from - understanding the what and why of symptoms, cultivating skills to manage and regulate, using somatic work to help connect the mind back to the body, and dislodging rules or belief systems that are no longer serving or sustainable.
When we are struggling with our mental health it can often feel like we are battling ourselves - I want to help you shift that focus with compassion and help you understand what is happening internally (mind and body). Our work will be collaborative and tailored to you and your goals.
Together I would like to cultivate a foundation to build from - understanding the what and why of symptoms, cultivating skills to manage and regulate, using somatic work to help connect the mind back to the body, and dislodging rules or belief systems that are no longer serving or sustainable.
When we are struggling with our mental health it can often feel like we are battling ourselves - I want to help you shift that focus with compassion and help you understand what is happening internally (mind and body). Our work will be collaborative and tailored to you and your goals.
Are you experiencing issues that are impacting life satisfaction, decisions, career, and relationships? You may find yourself experiencing anything from a vague sense of un-ease about your life to an intensely felt anxiety, worry or depression. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles that serve to increase awareness and build new understandings so that change may be experienced within a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Are you experiencing issues that are impacting life satisfaction, decisions, career, and relationships? You may find yourself experiencing anything from a vague sense of un-ease about your life to an intensely felt anxiety, worry or depression. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles that serve to increase awareness and build new understandings so that change may be experienced within a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Hola, I’m Mayra (she/ella), a couple and family therapist and founder of Jardín Wellness Therapy. I specialize in working with (adult) children of immigrant families, BIPOC individuals, queer and trans folks, and neurodiverse individuals and families. Some areas of focus include cultural and racial identity exploration, trauma, family-of-origin and childhood issues, grief & loss, and life transitions. In our work together, we will consider your intersecting identities and experiences. Additionally, we will integrate cultural traditions and values that are important to you.
Hola, I’m Mayra (she/ella), a couple and family therapist and founder of Jardín Wellness Therapy. I specialize in working with (adult) children of immigrant families, BIPOC individuals, queer and trans folks, and neurodiverse individuals and families. Some areas of focus include cultural and racial identity exploration, trauma, family-of-origin and childhood issues, grief & loss, and life transitions. In our work together, we will consider your intersecting identities and experiences. Additionally, we will integrate cultural traditions and values that are important to you.
My ideal clients are adults who are tired of carrying what they've been carrying and ready to do something about it. They come in navigating trauma, identity questions, faith struggles, or the weight of living in a world that hasn't always made space for them. Many are men who've never had permission to feel it, LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking an affirming space, or people whose spirituality is central to their healing. I help them move forward by meeting them where they are and building a path that's actually theirs.
My ideal clients are adults who are tired of carrying what they've been carrying and ready to do something about it. They come in navigating trauma, identity questions, faith struggles, or the weight of living in a world that hasn't always made space for them. Many are men who've never had permission to feel it, LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking an affirming space, or people whose spirituality is central to their healing. I help them move forward by meeting them where they are and building a path that's actually theirs.
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I am trained in various modalities geared towards processing trauma and associated complex feelings such as Internal Family Systems, Somatic psychology, and Emotion Focused Therapy.
Whether it be depression, anxiety, family adjustment issues, or trauma related issues I am here to help you realize an internal strength you inherently possess.
I am trained in various modalities geared towards processing trauma and associated complex feelings such as Internal Family Systems, Somatic psychology, and Emotion Focused Therapy.
Whether it be depression, anxiety, family adjustment issues, or trauma related issues I am here to help you realize an internal strength you inherently possess.
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, unable to focus, or burnt out this past year? Feelings of dread, anxiety, depression, and anger can deeply impact your self-worth, especially when Trauma or CPTSD is involved. Whether you're dealing with flashbacks, ADHD, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or social anxiety. I’m here to help. My goal is to assist you in creating lasting change, building resilience, & navigating difficult times with confidence. Together, we’ll identify unhealthy patterns, process trauma, and let go of what no longer serves you. Each session is designed to support your unique needs and empower your healing journey!
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, unable to focus, or burnt out this past year? Feelings of dread, anxiety, depression, and anger can deeply impact your self-worth, especially when Trauma or CPTSD is involved. Whether you're dealing with flashbacks, ADHD, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or social anxiety. I’m here to help. My goal is to assist you in creating lasting change, building resilience, & navigating difficult times with confidence. Together, we’ll identify unhealthy patterns, process trauma, and let go of what no longer serves you. Each session is designed to support your unique needs and empower your healing journey!
I work with individuals and couples who deal with anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and stress, among many other things. I help my clients discover where they desire to be and support them to find the tools they need to live into those hoped for identities.
I work with individuals and couples who deal with anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and stress, among many other things. I help my clients discover where they desire to be and support them to find the tools they need to live into those hoped for identities.
Limited availability at this time. I Love what I do! Sounds Crazy- but the truth is I love working with people who have been thru unspeakable events in life and are looking to find their way back. Trauma is an abnormal event so approach it from a new perspective, talk about the things you are told not to and get into the depths of it. You have to be willing to walk into that bad neighborhood, that has become your mind, and clear it out- but you don't have to walk in there alone. Let me come with you. I'll be your lifeline.
Limited availability at this time. I Love what I do! Sounds Crazy- but the truth is I love working with people who have been thru unspeakable events in life and are looking to find their way back. Trauma is an abnormal event so approach it from a new perspective, talk about the things you are told not to and get into the depths of it. You have to be willing to walk into that bad neighborhood, that has become your mind, and clear it out- but you don't have to walk in there alone. Let me come with you. I'll be your lifeline.
My work is trauma-informed and client-centered, drawing from EMDR, Gestalt-informed therapy, DBT, mindfulness, somatic approaches, and other evidence-based practices to support gentle exploration of emotional experiences with curiosity and without judgment.
I am passionate about working with individuals with a history of trauma to reconnect with themselves, and learn how to move forward with greater self-acceptance and clarity. You may be carrying the effects of trauma, whether recent or long ago, and finding that it shapes how you relate to yourself, others, or the world around you. As a Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington and Oregon, I strive to offer a culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+ affirming space that is mindful of how systemic and social factors shape our lived experiences!
My work is trauma-informed and client-centered, drawing from EMDR, Gestalt-informed therapy, DBT, mindfulness, somatic approaches, and other evidence-based practices to support gentle exploration of emotional experiences with curiosity and without judgment.
I am passionate about working with individuals with a history of trauma to reconnect with themselves, and learn how to move forward with greater self-acceptance and clarity. You may be carrying the effects of trauma, whether recent or long ago, and finding that it shapes how you relate to yourself, others, or the world around you. As a Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington and Oregon, I strive to offer a culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+ affirming space that is mindful of how systemic and social factors shape our lived experiences!
Taking steps toward better mental health can feel overwhelming. The good news is none of us is meant to go it alone. Licensed in WA since 2017, I am here to support you with warmth, compassion, and, sometimes, a dollop of humor. Let’s work together to build on the strengths you already have while gaining tools and insights along the way.
Taking steps toward better mental health can feel overwhelming. The good news is none of us is meant to go it alone. Licensed in WA since 2017, I am here to support you with warmth, compassion, and, sometimes, a dollop of humor. Let’s work together to build on the strengths you already have while gaining tools and insights along the way.
I offer a trauma-informed, humanistic, and somatic approach grounded in mindfulness and self-awareness.
Do you feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like you’ve had to navigate life on your own for too long? I work with neurodivergent individuals (autism and ADHD), trauma survivors, and those impacted by narcissistic abuse, complex family systems, or high-control environments. You may carry deep confusion, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion from past experiences, relational trauma, or ongoing life and legal stressors. Together, we create a space to process what you’ve been through, make sense of your experiences, and move forward with greater clarity and stability.
I offer a trauma-informed, humanistic, and somatic approach grounded in mindfulness and self-awareness.
Do you feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like you’ve had to navigate life on your own for too long? I work with neurodivergent individuals (autism and ADHD), trauma survivors, and those impacted by narcissistic abuse, complex family systems, or high-control environments. You may carry deep confusion, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion from past experiences, relational trauma, or ongoing life and legal stressors. Together, we create a space to process what you’ve been through, make sense of your experiences, and move forward with greater clarity and stability.
I work from a relational psychodynamic foundation, and integrate other compatible modalities including Somatic awareness, Existential, and Internal Family Systems therapy.
Behind so much of how we think, what we long for, and how we relate to ourselves and others lies unacknowledged shame, trauma, and the strategies we developed, sometimes very early on, to cope with and hide these realities from ourselves. These make up the “muscle memory” of our emotional worlds, which cannot always be easily recalled, but determine our lives nonetheless. Therapy aims to cultivate awareness of what lies underneath in disconnected, dissociated ways, and provides a space to move through the pain, accept, and integrate the past so that it no longer repeats itself in our lives.
I work from a relational psychodynamic foundation, and integrate other compatible modalities including Somatic awareness, Existential, and Internal Family Systems therapy.
Behind so much of how we think, what we long for, and how we relate to ourselves and others lies unacknowledged shame, trauma, and the strategies we developed, sometimes very early on, to cope with and hide these realities from ourselves. These make up the “muscle memory” of our emotional worlds, which cannot always be easily recalled, but determine our lives nonetheless. Therapy aims to cultivate awareness of what lies underneath in disconnected, dissociated ways, and provides a space to move through the pain, accept, and integrate the past so that it no longer repeats itself in our lives.
253 Therapy and Consult
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMHC
2 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466
Accepting NEW clients for in-person and telehealth sessions! Give us a call today at 2537786636. Have you been dealing with anxiety or depression that has interfered with living your best life? Are you going through the stages of grief and feel stuck? ...“I don’t want to disappoint my family so I always say yes....“I am trying so hard to stay sober. If I fail at this, I will be a failure for the rest of my life” If these words resonate with you, you are in the right place!
Accepting NEW clients for in-person and telehealth sessions! Give us a call today at 2537786636. Have you been dealing with anxiety or depression that has interfered with living your best life? Are you going through the stages of grief and feel stuck? ...“I don’t want to disappoint my family so I always say yes....“I am trying so hard to stay sober. If I fail at this, I will be a failure for the rest of my life” If these words resonate with you, you are in the right place!
PhD candidate at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Depth Psychology and Integrative Healing Practices, Somatic Experiencing I.
Do you feel like a misunderstood weirdo, even though you might look normal? I’ve got your back. Feel cramped by societal expectations and want to find the freedom and empowerment to be fully yourself? Step into my (virtual) office. I want to work with you if you are on the precipice of change, or in the throes of shedding the skin of your former self. I want to work with you if, somewhere in there, you suspect that these times are the ones that hone our edges, define who we are and are not, and allow us to emerge from the ashes more empowered, brighter, stronger, and more fully in ownership of our truth.
PhD candidate at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Depth Psychology and Integrative Healing Practices, Somatic Experiencing I.
Do you feel like a misunderstood weirdo, even though you might look normal? I’ve got your back. Feel cramped by societal expectations and want to find the freedom and empowerment to be fully yourself? Step into my (virtual) office. I want to work with you if you are on the precipice of change, or in the throes of shedding the skin of your former self. I want to work with you if, somewhere in there, you suspect that these times are the ones that hone our edges, define who we are and are not, and allow us to emerge from the ashes more empowered, brighter, stronger, and more fully in ownership of our truth.
I am focused on helping adults successfully navigate both new and chronic stressors in their lives. These stressors may be anxiety, grief and loss, traumatic experiences, new diagnoses, ongoing health conditions, caregiver stress, and life transitions. We will all encounter difficulties in our lives and my goal is to help you work through the things you are struggling with. I am able to hold your stories with compassion.
I am focused on helping adults successfully navigate both new and chronic stressors in their lives. These stressors may be anxiety, grief and loss, traumatic experiences, new diagnoses, ongoing health conditions, caregiver stress, and life transitions. We will all encounter difficulties in our lives and my goal is to help you work through the things you are struggling with. I am able to hold your stories with compassion.
I provide traditional talk therapy, but also incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), IFS (parts work), and somatic (body-based) tools to support lasting growth.
New client availability! Are you struggling to be present? Do you feel stuck in "what-ifs", constant worry, or overthinking everything? Feeling stuck or disconnected from the person you once were? Is it difficult to ask for what you need or set boundaries in relationships? Maybe this is your first time trying therapy, or you are returning to do deeper work on yourself. I help clients to find their voice, regain self-trust, and restore balance to their life. Together we will work to understand the obstacles holding you back, offering the guidance and tools needed to reach your goals and create lasting growth.
I provide traditional talk therapy, but also incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), IFS (parts work), and somatic (body-based) tools to support lasting growth.
New client availability! Are you struggling to be present? Do you feel stuck in "what-ifs", constant worry, or overthinking everything? Feeling stuck or disconnected from the person you once were? Is it difficult to ask for what you need or set boundaries in relationships? Maybe this is your first time trying therapy, or you are returning to do deeper work on yourself. I help clients to find their voice, regain self-trust, and restore balance to their life. Together we will work to understand the obstacles holding you back, offering the guidance and tools needed to reach your goals and create lasting growth.
I offer powerful somatic and mindfulness-based interventions like EMDR, Safe and Sound Protocol, and Brainspotting, along with traditional therapy, to guide you as you make use of your own innate healing properties to experience relief and wellness.
I support adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and other symptoms of trauma utilizing an evidence and strength-based approach. I serve as a guide as you rewrite old patterns and release blocks resulting in true healing. I have supported first responders, individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, Veterans, and survivors of sexual abuse/assault.
I offer powerful somatic and mindfulness-based interventions like EMDR, Safe and Sound Protocol, and Brainspotting, along with traditional therapy, to guide you as you make use of your own innate healing properties to experience relief and wellness.
I support adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and other symptoms of trauma utilizing an evidence and strength-based approach. I serve as a guide as you rewrite old patterns and release blocks resulting in true healing. I have supported first responders, individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, Veterans, and survivors of sexual abuse/assault.
My role as a Jungian analyst/psychotherapist is to provide a safe space where we can develop a deep and trusting relationship to facilitate your healing work. Jungian analysis is a process of embarking on an inner journey of development and healing. Most people begin this work due to a life crisis or suffering brought on by loss, trauma, life transition, depression or anxiety. I support you in healing the wounds that interfere with deeper understanding of yourself, and the development of more creativity, satisfaction, and contentment.
My role as a Jungian analyst/psychotherapist is to provide a safe space where we can develop a deep and trusting relationship to facilitate your healing work. Jungian analysis is a process of embarking on an inner journey of development and healing. Most people begin this work due to a life crisis or suffering brought on by loss, trauma, life transition, depression or anxiety. I support you in healing the wounds that interfere with deeper understanding of yourself, and the development of more creativity, satisfaction, and contentment.
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How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.