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Michaela Kohmetscher, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Hello, my name is Michaela and I am so happy to have you here.

For nearly 20 years, my background in mental health services has been working in an acute care setting, using clinical western medicine modalities such as "talk therapy” as a primary form of treatment. In more recent years, I have become drawn to working with the body+mind+heart+soul to understand and improve human functioning, thus incorporating more holistic teachings into my clinical work.

I believe that "talk"therapy is important, but alone it is not enough.

As a trauma informed therapist, I pay mindful attention to how the body responds to interactions and how it wants to express what it is holding onto. Because we feel with our body (feelings being the language of our body) we need to become aware of the body's felt senses and gently+compassionately bring understanding, acceptance and love and into treatment. When we do, the nervous system can return to a state of safety+coherence, giving you more capacity to live in the present and to live with less stress, limitations and fears.

I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Washington and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I am a Diplomat of Comprehensive Energy Psychology, a certified Lifespan Integration therapist, trained in EMDR, CIMBS and IFS therapy and I am a certified Social+Emotional intelligence coach.

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Attachment Issues, Divorce and Separation, Family of Origin Issues, Guilt and Shame, Isolation / Loneliness, Midlife Crisis, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Love, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

WA LICSW LW60323698

Reviews

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Michaela is amazing! She's very kind and compassionate and I LOVE that I found someone who isn't JUST about talking. It is so important to not only talk but also feeeeel. I'm so grateful for her expertise and how she's been able to further develop my connection with my body and healing through that connection.

Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Michaela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

10/10 incredible insight, Ive truly never had a counselor on this platform like her!

Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Michaela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd