MEET THE THERAPIST
Hi there! I'm Sula (she/her)
I'm passionate about integrating art therapy into eating disorder recovery treatment and supporting people in coming back home to their bodies.
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and Provisional Art Therapist in Washington state. I offer in-person and virtual therapy services for individuals. I also work with families as needed for those seeking to involve their support systems in treatment.
SERVICES
SPECIALTIES
I offer in-person and virtual sessions.
In-person sessions are at the Mindful Therapy Group offices in Northgate (320 NE 97th St Suite A Seattle, WA 98115).
Individual Therapy
One person (ages 16+)
Family Therapy
2+ people (ages 16+)
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Eating Disorders
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Body Image
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Mind-Body Connection
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Intuitive Eating
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Creativity
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Self-harm
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Post-traumatic stress
Question: What is art therapy?
Answer: Art therapy involves the use of creative techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, coloring, or sculpting to help people express themselves artistically and examine the psychological and emotional undertones in their art. With the guidance of a credentialed art therapist, clients can "decode" the nonverbal messages, symbols, and metaphors often found in these art forms, which should lead to a better understanding of their feelings and behavior so they can move on to resolve deeper issues (PsychologyToday.com).
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No art experience is needed! I'll be there to guide you with materials, techniques and your goals. It is recommended to come with an open mind, willingness to try, and a little bit of curiousity.
APPROACH
My therapeutic style brings compassion, encouragement, and collaboration to the working relationship. I aim to support people in identifying and implementing their goals while respecting the intersectionality of identities and acknowledging the social systems we operate in.
I utilize a trauma-informed approach that includes fostering safety, transparency, empowerment and choice. I am aligned with the Health at Every Size (HAES) © approach which emphasizes having respect for and empowering persons in bodies of all sizes. When incorporating arts and the creative process into therapy, I seek to provide non-verbal opportunities to cultivate emotional expression, connection, and insight.
The models I most typically use in treatment include:
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Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC)
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Narrative therapy
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Feminist therapy
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Adlerian therapy​
Want to work together?
I partner with Mindful Therapy Group for scheduling and billing.
Click "Get Started" below to fill out a form to schedule an appointment:
425-640-7009 x1