My Story

Mental Health Therapist

I believe the therapeutic process is about us journeying together on the path of wholeness and healing. It is in the context of a safe, consistent, secure therapeutic relationship whereby trauma can be processed and adaptively stored, where overwhelming emotions feel safe to be expressed, where that which happened to you becomes part of your story, and no longer the one that defines you. It is my belief that as you do this courageous work of healing, you are then able to experience internal power and strength that once felt unavailable to you. I believe that every human being possesses worth and value and the capacity to heal. It is my greatest honor and calling to bear witness to your growth and healing.

As a white, cis-gender, able- bodied heterosexual woman, I hold immense privilege. I am committed to the life and practice of embodied liberation, striving to operate from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, feminist, intersectional framework. I strive to honor and celebrate all that you are and together we can challenge the systems that have attempted to control your body and quelch your voice. I do my best to live and work from a stance of cultural humility. I seek to learn and grow every day, just as you are.

I am passionate about working with individuals across the lifespan who have experienced developmental, childhood trauma, as well as religious trauma. I have experience in working with those whose religious trauma stems from Fundamentalist Evangelicalism. Within that framework, I find immense joy in walking alongside survivors of the purity culture movement as well as LGBTQIA+ youth. I also find great joy in working with those who are recovering from eating disorders and disordered eating. I have worked in the eating disorder recovery field for 10+ years in both the micro and macro settings. It is my fervent belief that recovery is not only possible but attainable, given the resources, opportunities, and support to do so.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Oregon and hold a Master’s degree in social work, with a concentration in Children, Youth and Families. I draw on a variety of orientations and methods in the therapeutic space, depending on the needs, as well as developmental stage of the client. I whole heartedly believe that our minds and our bodies are connected, and healing must be holistic—mind, body, and spirit. As such, I typically draw from Somatic Experiencing, embodiment practices, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and expressive therapies such as Sand Tray Therapy, expressive arts and Trauma Sensitive Yoga. As well, when clinically indicated, I may incorporate CBT and DBT.

In my spare time, I love to play soccer and tennis and practice barre. I enjoy spending time in nature, finding sweet stillness and serenity in the wonders of our world. I am a voracious reader and typically have a large stack of books by my bed. I have cat named Daisy who loves to provide comfort to all who need it. Daisy has taught me in a deeper way about the importance of wonder and curiosity, and the importance of advocating for oneself.

Contact Annie

Phone: 503-305-5064

Email: hello@senuacounseling.com

I ACCEPT

• Private Pay

• Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield

  • Cigna

  • Kaiser NW

  • Providence

  • Aetna

  • Moda

  • PacificSource (in process)

• Out-of-Network billing for all other insurances

CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:

• Individual counseling

• Child, adolescent and family therapy

• Expressive therapy (art, music, dance, movement)

• EMDR

• In-person or telehealth therapy

I CAN HELP YOU WITH:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Mood Disorders

• Insomnia

• Panic attacks

• Stress management

• Relationship issues

• Grief and loss

• Trauma

• Eating disorders

• Addictions

• Self-Esteem

• Gender identity

• LGBTQ

• Life transitions

• Workplace stress