A SOFTER WAY FORWARD ✺

Therapy for the parts of you that learned to
hold everything
alone.

Depth-oriented, relational therapy
for healing, relationships,
identity, and reconnecting
with yourself.

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Virtual therapy for adults and couples in Washington,
Colorado, & Wyoming

WORK WITH ME
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RELATIONAL

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SOMATIC

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TRAUMA-INFORMED

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ATTACHMENT-BASED

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CULTURALLY SENSITIVE

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LGBTQ+ AFFIRMING

Hi, I’m Shobana

Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Serving Washington, Colorado & Wyoming

The people I work with are usually the ones who are good at holding it together, and exhausted by it. The high achievers. The empathetic ones. The person everyone leans on who has never quite learned to lean back.

They're often the one’s carrying self-doubt, old wounds, and the weight of always being the capable one. And they're ready, even if just a little, to finally put some of that down.

As an immigrant and woman of color, I understand what it means to navigate different worlds, expectations, and versions of yourself. I believe therapy should feel like exhaling. Like you can finally stop performing and just be.

My role isn't to fix you. It's to walk alongside you.

Learn more about me →

The Heart of My Work

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Honestly? My path into this work began with a simple question. “Why am I the way I am?”

And somewhere along the way it became something much bigger. An ongoing curiosity about how profoundly we are shaped. By our childhoods and our cultures and identities. By systems of power, privilege, and race. By the worlds we were born into and the ones we had to learn to navigate.

I believe we are born worthy.

And yet, through the systems we navigated and the survival modes we had to master, we learned to forget that. Therapy, to me, is the process of remembering.

To sit with someone in their most tender moments. Their pain, their confusion, their joy. To be trusted with all of it and to bear witness to the parts of themselves they've never shown anyone. That is a privilege I hold with everything I have.

Outside of therapy you'll find me with a latte in one hand and my emotional support Kindle in the other, listening to Hozier year-round, and soaking up the quiet rhythms of life since becoming a mom.

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Anxiety & Overthinking

The mind that won't quiet down. The self-doubt that follows you everywhere. The exhaustion of living ten steps ahead of yourself.

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ADHD & Self-Discovery

Moving beyond the shame of ‘not trying hard enough' to understand how your brain actually works, and works beautifully.

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Specialties and Areas of Focus

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You don't need to fit neatly into a category.
These are simply some of the experiences we might explore together.

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Trauma & Healing

The ways our past shows up in our present, in our relationships, our bodies, and the stories we tell about ourselves.

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Identity, Culture & Belonging

Navigating who you are across different worlds, expectations, and versions of yourself.

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Relationships &Attachment

The patterns that keep repeating. The longing for closeness alongside the fear of it. Learning to connect more deeply with others and yourself.

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Self-Worth & People-pleasing

For the ones who give endlessly and struggle to receive. Who stay agreeable to keep the peace. Who are tired of earning their place.

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Modalities & Approaches

I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I draw from a range of evidence-based and depth-oriented modalities, thoughtfully tailored to you, your story, your needs, your pace.

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Internal Family Systems & Parts Work

Making space for the different parts of you that may feel protective, conflicted, wounded or stuck

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Feminist & Systems-Informed Lens

Consider the impact of culture, identity, power and the larger systems on your loved experiences and the choices available to you

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Learn more about my approach
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EMDR

Helping painful experiences feel less overwhelming and more integrated into your story

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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Helping you make room for difficult thoughts and feelings with greater flexibility while taking steps towards a values-aligned life.

What Therapy With Me Feels Like

Therapy is more than techniques or interventions.
It's a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change.

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Reflective & Curious

We slow down enough to notice patterns, emotions, and experiences that often go unseen.

Collaborative & Authentic

We work together in a space where you don't have to perform, prove yourself, or pretend to have it all together.

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Compassionate & Honest

Growth happens through both self-compassion and gentle accountability.

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Attachment & Emotionally Focused

Understanding the patterns that shape connecting and creating more secure, meaningful relationships.

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Somatic & Nervous System Work

Paying attention to what your body is holding and using it as a guide towards healing and nervous system regulation

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Grounded & Practical

Insight is paired with meaningful change in relationships, boundaries, and everyday life.

Is This The Right Fit?

Therapy is deeply personal, and finding the right fit can make all the difference. Here’s a glimpse of who I work with and what you can expect from our work together.

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Who I Work With

✦ Those who have learned to function through the hard things and are tired of just functioning.

✦ Those carrying the weight of experiences that were never fully processed, showing up in their bodies, their relationships, and the stories they tell about themselves.

✦ Those longing to feel more grounded, self-trusting, and emotionally at home within themselves.

✦ Couples who still care deeply about each other but keep getting caught in the same painful cycles.

✦ Those navigating questions of identity, culture, and belonging, and the complexity of living between worlds.

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We Might Work Well Together If

✦ You're looking for more than symptom relief. You want to understand the patterns underneath.

✦ You're thoughtful and self-aware, but something still isn't clicking.

✦ You're ready to meet yourself with honesty and compassion, even the messy parts.

✦ You want more than a space to vent. You're looking for real tools, real shifts, and real change.

✦ You're looking for a therapist who brings both warmth and directness. Someone who will sit with you in the hard stuff and also gently push you forward.

The relationship between therapist and client matters. Whether we end up working together or not, my hope is that you find support that feels right for you.

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Services and Rates

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One-on-one therapy for adults ready to understand themselves more deeply, heal old wounds, and create meaningful change

Individual Therapy

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Couples Therapy

For couples who still care about each other but keep getting stuck in the same patterns. A space to slow down, reconnect, and find a different way forward.

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Virtual therapy for residents of WA, CO, and WY

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Insurance accepted through Alma & Headway

Free 15-minute consultation

$200 55 minutes

$160 55 minutes

Your Questions, Answered

Starting therapy can bring up a lot of questions. These are some of the ones I hear most often.

  • Yes! I'm in-network with select insurance plans through Headway and Alma. Coverage varies by plan, so reach out and I'll help you figure out your benefits and eligibility.

  • Individual Therapy (55 minutes):$160 Couples Therapy (55 minutes): $200

    I also accept insurance through Headway and Alma for those who qualify.

  • I currently offer secure telehealth sessions for clients in Washington, Colorado, and Wyoming. In-person sessions may also be available in Tacoma, Washington depending on availability.

  • Most clients start with weekly sessions to build consistency and momentum. As things progress, some transition to biweekly. It really depends on your goals and what feels right for you.

  • That's completely okay and more common than you think. You don't need to have it all figured out before reaching out. Our first few sessions are simply about getting to know each other and understanding what feels most important to explore together.

  • The first session is about building a foundation. We'll talk about what brought you here, what's been on your mind, and what you're hoping might feel different. There's no pressure to share everything at once. We go at your pace.

  • That uncertainty is completely valid! And honestly, it’s a great reason to start with a free consultation. It's just a conversation. No commitment, no pressure. Just a chance to see if this feels like the right fit.

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Not Quite Ready To Reach Out?

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. If you’d like to ask questions, learn more about my approach, or get a sense of whether we’re a
good fit, I offer a free 15-minute consultation.

No pressure. This will simply be a space and opportunity to connect.

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Ready to take the first step?

You don't need to have it all figured out. Just reach out and we'll take it from there.