Individual Therapy
A space that’s entirely yours
Sometimes the most important relationship to tend to is the one you have with yourself.
Individual therapy at ReEmbody Psychotherapy is a one-on-one space to slow down, turn inward, and work through whatever you’ve been carrying, whether that’s the weight of a chronic illness, the complexity of your identity, unprocessed trauma, or simply the sense that something feels off and you’re not sure what.
Who This Is For
- People living with chronic illness or disability who want mental health support that actually accounts for the full reality of their experience
- People with gut conditions like IBS or IBD looking for a therapist who understands the emotional, social, and physical complexity of digestive illness
- LGBTQIA+ folks seeking an affirming space to explore identity, relationships, and the particular stressors of living in a world not built for us
- People navigating trauma, including medical trauma, developmental trauma, and the trauma of being dismissed, misunderstood, or unseen
- Teens and adults across Washington State who are ready to come home to themselves
What Brings People In
- A new diagnosis that has turned your sense of self upside down
- Medical trauma, painful procedures, dismissive doctors, and years of not being taken seriously
- Grief over the life, body, or future you imagined
- Anxiety, depression, or dissociation that feels tied to your health or identity
- Shame or embarrassment around your body, your symptoms, or your diagnosis
- Coming out, gender exploration, or navigating family acceptance
- Internalized homophobia or transphobia you’re ready to examine
- The feeling of being different from everyone around you
- A history of trauma that lives in your body and is ready to be unpacked
Specialty Areas
Chronic Illness & Disability
A chronic illness is any health condition that lasts for a long period of time, often a lifetime. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing your condition for years, the emotional toll is real and often goes unaddressed by the medical system.
Chronic illness touches every part of life: your relationships, your sense of identity, your relationship with your body, your ability to work and socialize, and your sense of the future. I work with clients navigating a wide range of conditions, including fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), long COVID, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), cancer, and more.
Some of what we might explore together:
- Grief and loss around diagnosis and changing capabilities
- Medical trauma and fear of the healthcare system
- Body image and your relationship with your changing body
- Health anxiety and mortality fears
- Caregiver burnout
- Workplace accommodations and identity in professional spaces
IBS, IBD & Gut Health
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IDB) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the intestines. The most common types of IBD are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal condition where there’s overactive neural communication between the brain and gut causing bowel symptoms like diarrhea and constipation.
Gut conditions like IBS and IBD carry a particular kind of burden, not just physically, but emotionally and socially. There’s a stigma around digestive illness that other chronic conditions don’t face in the same way, and many people spend years managing their symptoms in silence and shame.
As someone living with IBD myself, offer a safe, informed, and genuinely non-judgmental space for people navigating gut health issues. I understand the nervous system’s role in digestive health, and I’m here to help you process the emotional side of living in a body that feels unpredictable.
Some of what we might explore together:
- Food anxiety and the stress of eating in public or social settings
- Shame, embarrassment, and secrecy around symptoms
- Bathroom anxiety and fear of emergencies
- Grief around the foods, activities, or spontaneity you’ve lost
- Anxiety around procedures like colonoscopies
- Navigating ostomies and body image
- Medical trauma and complicated relationships with healthcare providers
LGBTQIA+ Identity & Mental Health
As a queer therapist, I’m passionate about offering an affirming, genuinely safe space for people to explore gender, sexuality, and what it means to live authentically in a world that hasn’t always made that easy.
I understand that being LGBTQIA+ comes with its own particular stressors, joys, and complexities, and I’m here to hold all of it with you.
Some of what we might explore together:
- Coming out, whether to family, friends, employers, or yourself
- Gender exploration and dysphoria
- Internalized homophobia or transphobia
- Identity at the intersection of queerness and chronic illness
- Relationship and intimacy concerns
- Queer family building and parenting
- Depression and anxiety rooted in minority stress
Trauma
Trauma isn’t just about what happened — it’s about what happened inside of you as a result, and how your body and nervous system learned to protect you. Trauma can come from a single overwhelming event or from years of chronic stress, dismissal, or harm.
I take a somatic, body-centered approach to trauma work. Rather than only talking about what happened, we also pay attention to how it lives in your body now, and gently work toward releasing it at a pace that feels safe for you.
Some of what we might explore together:
- Medical trauma and the lasting impact of difficult healthcare experiences
- Developmental and childhood trauma
- Trauma rooted in systemic oppression including racism, homophobia, ableism, and sexism
- Dissociation and feeling disconnected from yourself or your body
- Nervous system dysregulation and learning to feel safe again
What Sessions Look Like
Individual sessions are 55 minutes and held virtually, so I can work with you anywhere across Washington State. Sessions are weekly or biweekly.
I also design my practice with chronically ill clients in mind. If you’re having a hard health day, low-demand session options are available. These may include turning off your camera, lying down, using the chat feature, or ending early. You never have to push through to show up here.
Session fee is $170. Low cost therapy available, see FAQs for more details.
A Note on the Mind-Body Connection
So much of what I do is rooted in the understanding that the mind and body are not separate. Trauma, illness, identity, and stress all live in the body, not just the brain. A purely talk-based approach can only go so far.
In our work together, we might slow down to notice what’s happening in your body during a hard moment, work with breath or sensation, or simply bring more curiosity and compassion to your physical experience. This isn’t about fixing anything, it’s about befriending the parts of you that work so hard to keep you safe.
You deserve care that sees all of you: your body, your identity, your history, and your dreams.