Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Christopher Carman

Lara Symonds

Founder and Director of OptimalLife Wellness Center in Bellevue, Washington since 2013. I am a marriage and family therapist specializing in trauma recovery, PTSD, and anxiety using a mind-body approach to healing and empowerment.

Jingyi Chen

Michelle Baumgardner

My education fundamentally focuses on improving the well-being of others. My credentials include a Masters degree in Natural Health, a Masters degree in Counseling, licensed by the state of Texas as a professional counselor (74185), 20 years of experience as a personal trainer certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) (owning and operating…

Jennifer Degen

Jennifer Degen, MA is a lifetime practitioner of sustainable and thriving living. Her post traumatic growth mindset evolved in the second half of her career – driven by her own head injury and needing a more profound way to heal from loss and despair

Jean Evelyn Odwazny

I have been in the field since 2005. I began in Community Mental Health, and have maintained a solo private practice for almost ten years. I work primarily with trauma, mood disorders and anxiety and especially with the LGBTQIA+ population.

Lauren Ortiz

I am an LCPC with certifications in DBT and trauma. I find that trauma, regardless of origins, tends to impact clients in many areas of their lives. I strive to approach clients holistically so we can work towards growth to make you feel whole again.

Deborah Beriro

I was born in Spain and moved to the states as a child. Have a B.A. from American University in D.C. and an M.S. in applied psych/mental health counseling from Lynn U. I am trilingual (Spanish, French and English.)

Pam Monjar

Pam is a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist in Brentwood, Tennessee. Working full-time in her private practice, Your Soul’s Story, she specializes in grief, loss, and trauma over the lifespan including death and dying.

Karin Miller

Karin specializes in working with individuals who may be dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and trauma.

AnnaMarie Pemberton

I have spent my career as a trauma therapist offering unconditional kindness and deep care. My work is relational and incorporates mindfulness, self compassion and somatic experiencing. I am also certified as a perinatal mental health specialist.

Carol Williams

All the strengths assessments say my number one character trait is ‘authenticity’. I am considered a Rogerian therapist….a humanist. I care about you and your well-being.