I am available to help you heal, navigate relationship issues and transitions, and discover why you may face the same challenges again and again.
Rena studied at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, and has a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Prior to that she also studied business at The Anderson School of Business, UCLA and Economics at the University of California. She previously worked in software marketing.
She works with women, and couples, and also provides supervision and consultation for clinicians. Over time we become disconnected from our emotions as we defend ourselves in life. As a result, our emotions rule us, resulting in depression, anxiety, out of control anger, and difficulty in relationships. In individual and couples therapy, Rena helps clients to re-connect with the parts of themselves that block being self aware, self accepting, and able to live from an authentic place. Rena uses evidence based practices, such as ACT, DBT and EMDR to overcome stuck-ness and overwhelm. She employs family systems approaches to explore underlying causes. She especial enjoy work with emerging adults and women of color.
Rena is also a licensed supervisor in the state of Washington and supervised therapists Interns and Externs at Mend Seattle for two years. MEND Seattle – Dedicated to Social Change ------ "My work uses an evidence based approach approach, but also makes use of family systems, attachment theory, and somatic awareness. I examine our therapeutic relationship for insight into how the client operates in the world. I work from a culturally sensitive perspective on issues of ethnicity, cultural identity and inter-generational understanding primarily with Asian Americans. I focus on issues of belonging and self- esteem. I also do cultural diversity training and public speaking on issues of race and ethnicity."
Areas of treatment focus:
Preventing Professional Burnout, especially in Helping Professions
Identity and issues around Belonging
Attachment and Relationship issues
Anxiety and Self-worth issues
Life Transitions
Grief and Loss
Developmental Trauma and associated behaviors
Family of Origin issues
Assimilation impacts
Racial Issues
Cross-Cultural Issues
Cultural and Gender Identity Development
Shame
Intergenerational Communication
Transracial Adoption questions
Body Image Issues and Eating Disorders
Education and Credentials Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Approved State Supervisor – LMHC in Washington State Completed advanced training in Lifespan Integration https://lifespanintegration.com/therapists-area-information/ Member of Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study. www.nwaps.org
M.A. in Counseling Psychology - Seattle School of Theology and Psychology M.B.A. - UCLA with emphasis on marketing and technology B.A./B.A. - UC Berkeley in Economics and Biochemistry, Phi Beta Kappa
Although some of Rena's writing and teachings come from a Christian perspective, Rena does not introduce this into psychotherapy unless it is the client’s preference. Persons of all faith traditions and cultural backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations are welcome. Part of the Multicultural Counseling Network https://www.multiculturalcounselors.org/counselors/7
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