therapy in Bellingham, Bow, in-person & online

Also known as nature therapy, green therapy, outdoor therapy, forest therapy and earth therapy.  This modality includes time outside during session.  Developing a relationship with nature helps our nervous system settle and co-regulate with the most stable nervous system of all: Earth.  This supports somatic therapy and is best in-person but can be done online.  In person sessions in Bellingham and Bow in Whatcom & Skagit counties.  

These sessions will help you heal from the consequences of traumatic experiences.  Specifically we'll look at what's causing you the most distress so we can get you. relief.  This includes dissociation, PTSD & CPTSD, and more.

Internal Family Systems, or IFS, is a modality that views all humans as complex and layered.  We all have different parts of ourselves and sometime these parts are in conflict which make it really challenging to feel connected, have clarity and live fulfilling lives.  Using IFS we can explore your parts and overcome internal struggles so you can be confident and capable. 

We are connected to the larger whole.  Systems of oppression - in the forms of capitalism, colonization, racism, white supremacy, modernity and ablism - directly and indirectly impact our mental health.  Adapting to function 'well' within these systems caused distress, strain and contortion.  Composting this harmful shit is required to practicing liberation healing.

Explore the root causes of your struggles by slowing down and being with sensations in your body. This modality helps you change on a visceral level so you can behave differently even in the most difficult of moments. 

Work through the effects of being stuck.  Motivate yourself and learn effective coping strategies to improve your mood, overall well-being and find purpose & direction in your life.  Learn practical tools to manage life challenges, relationship difficulties and feeling lost.  This will help you manage symptoms of mental health challenges and improve your quality of life.