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Sola Leon, LMHCA

Description of Counselor/Practice

I work with women who are used to being the strong one, the one who holds everything together for everyone else. That role can be exhausting, and it often looks different depending on your background and the expectations placed on you. I bring a culturally responsive lens to therapy, with particular attention to racial identity and the unique pressures that can come with navigating multiple cultural spaces at once. My approach is trauma informed and grounded primarily in EMDR, which I use to help clients work through anxiety, people pleasing patterns, and cycles of shame and guilt, not just single traumatic events. I also draw on ACT, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and person centered approaches, adapting the mix to fit each client rather than using a one size fits all method. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 10 years in healthcare, which shaped how I show up in the room: practical, attentive, and grounded in real world experience. I completed my EMDR training through an EMDRIA certified and approved trainer and hold a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I offer a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space, especially for clients who are new to therapy or have felt unseen by past providers. I welcome the chance to talk through what support could look like for you.

Ethnicities Counselor Identifies As
(or has Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist designation in)

Languages Counseling Provided In
(in addition to English)

N/A

Religions
(trained in / integrates into counseling)

Client Types

Client Ages

Insurance Accepted

Locations

Seattle EMDR Associates
33801 1st Way South Suite 255
Federal Way WA 98003

Organization: Seattle EMDR Associates

Offers online counseling

Available for consult

Cost: $190 per session

College: Walden University

Degree: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Year Graduated: 2024