Our Therapists
Jennifer Keyte
About Jennifer
she/her
Despite our best planning, life is unknowable and difficulties are inevitable. The therapeutic process offers not only support while navigating challenging situations, but also, the opportunity to explore our innermost terrain to the outer, more cultural and transgenerational factors that affect us. This introspective process can be overwhelming at times, and it is helpful to have a trusted therapist to guide you and offer alternative perspectives. I have experienced and witnessed this transformative journey and deeply believe in the power of this work.
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My therapeutic approach is warm and collaborative and cares for the whole person. Each of us has a unique life story that shapes us. I work to understand the impact of past and current experience and tailor my care to the individual. My work utilizes psychodynamic and systemic approaches with a focus on early attachments and current behavior patterns. It is important to explore how systems of oppression and privilege affect our daily lives. I also use DBT and CBT when appropriate. I am currently exploring Complex Integration of Multiple Brain Systems.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents who are coping with anxiety and depression, health conditions and chronic illness, experiencing grief and loss, navigating life transitions, family relationships, panic disorder, parenting, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. I particularly enjoy engaging in identity work with clients exploring ideas surrounding sexuality, gender and culture.
I grew up near the Olympic Peninsula and had my first taste of supporting others when I was elected to be a Peer Counselor in my highschool by my classmates. I then moved to Seattle and earned my Bachelors in Psychology at the University of Washington. I obtained my Masters in Psychology from Antioch University, which included an extensive internship working with a variety of clients at Sound Mental Health. I opened my private practice in 2008. I am dedicated to learning and have taken many training courses, including completing a 100 hour course in Clinical Theory and Practice. I am an approved supervisor in Washington state.
My fee is $165 per 50 minute session and I am in network with many types of insurance, including Premera, Regence, First Choice, and United. Most insurance plans offer out of network benefits as well, and I am able to provide you with a superbill to provide to your insurance for reimbursement.
Maria Tarasova
About Maria
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As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate I work with teens, adults, couples and families from a systemic and relational approach. In session, I collaborate with clients to identify areas of distress and explore the impacts of culture, family development, and interpersonal relationships. My work is to bear witness to my client’s process and honor both where they are and their goals for therapy, while providing warmth, humor, and connection. I have a special interest in working with parents, teens, and women who have ADHD. I aim to provide care that honors my client’s diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender expressions.
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I grew up on Vashon Island and graduated from The Evergreen State College with a Bachelor’s degree in Multicultural Counseling. After starting my family in the Snoqualmie Valley, I began my studies in Couple and Family therapy at Antioch University Seattle where I completed my internship at Youth Eastside Services. From my early studies in Multicultural Counseling as an undergraduate, my goal to be a Marriage and Family Therapist has been years in the making, and I am delighted to be part of the Florescence Psychotherapy practice.
Experience and Certificates:
- Gottman Level 1 Certificate for couple therapy
- Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT) certificate
- Experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth
- Family therapy experience with families of teens and emerging adults
- Grief support
License # MFTA.MG.61473195
Supervisor Jennifer Keyte, License # LH60495844
My fee is $165 per 50 minute session and I am in network with Premera and Kaiser PPO plans.
Hope Clunie
About Hope
she/her
I work with individual adult and teen clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, self-worth, body image, CPTSD, grief and loss, identity and life transitions. I am DV-informed, trauma-informed, and strive to provide affirming care for people of diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+ . My therapeutic style is relational, holistic, warm, accepting and grounded in attachment theory that acknowledges the impact of social systems.
I also believe that our minds and bodies have an often-overlooked relationship. A somatic approach to processing emotions through physical experiences can help better understand the needs of the nervous system as it reacts to the world around us. Please let me know if this approach is of interest to you.
I work collaboratively with clients to reflect on how the present is influenced by environmental factors and past experiences. I believe that transformation is possible by learning to listen to your inner wisdom and utilizing strengths to access more of what brings you joy, fulfillment and clarity.
Together, we will explore ways to make sense of what you’re going through, build on your internal strengths and wisdom to foster resilience, and take time to nurture your relationship with yourself.
More About Hope
I live in Seattle with my husband and small dog, Felix. I love animals, painting, and spending time in the woods. I have worked as a full-time yoga instructor. This experience taught me a great deal about the essential connection between mind and body, how to recognize the presence of emotions in the body and use the body’s built-in tools for coping and healing. I have a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University, where I did my internship at Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN). I take pride in my trauma-informed approach to supporting clients and I am excited to be a part of Florescence therapy practice!
License # MC 61599178
Supervisor: Jennifer Keyte, License # LH60495844
My fee is $165 per 50 minute session and I am in network with Premera, Regence, First Choice and Kaiser PPO plans.
Ara Gibson
About Ara
she/her
I offer a holistic and caring approach to therapy that encompasses your unique lived experiences, and the goals that matter most to you. I specialize in supporting adults, teens and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships challenges, and issues around self-worth and identity. Rooted in a client-centered approach to talk therapy, I integrate intentional somatic awareness and mindfulness practices to support our sessions together, as well as provide you with long-lasting tools— that can help build more resilience, acceptance and ease in your day-to-day.
With the grounded belief that each individual holds a deep intuitive and embodied felt-sense that can help guide healing, insight, and meaningful change, this integrated whole-person approach can support you in uncovering a stronger sense of hope and a clearer path forward.
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I grew up outside of Olympia and love being in nature and the mountains as much as possible. I am a mom of two and now live with my family in West Seattle. I have been teaching yoga and meditation for over 15 years and believe this background deeply supports my work as a therapist. I am also trained in trauma-informed yoga and somatic practices that can provide extensive tools and support people struggling with anxiety, depression and CPTSD. Alongside this, I have worked in multiple crisis centers that support people from all walks of life, who are suffering from severe trauma, mental illness and addiction. After completing the MAP program at Seattle University to become a LMHCA (Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate), I am thrilled to be a part of Florescence Psychotherapy Group, where I can offer this integrated approach to therapy.
License # MHCA.MC.70027187
Supervisor Jennifer Keyte, License #LH60495844
My fee is $165 per 50 minute session and I am in network with Premera, Regence, First Choice and Kaiser PPO plans.
Elle McSharry
About Elle
she/her
At some point in our lives, most of us will experience parts of ourselves that are in conflict due to a life challenge. Sometimes these parts are stuck in the past, afraid of the future, or overwhelmed by feelings in the present. When these experiences keep us from moving forward, getting support through counseling can be a great option. Counseling can help us compassionately befriend and heal these parts, leading to greater self-knowledge and personal clarity.
Working collaboratively with you, I facilitate a process that allows you to safely get in touch with these different aspects of yourself with the goal of experiencing more inner and external harmony. It’s never too late to begin the journey of personal discovery so you can enjoy a meaningful life filled with more compassion, courage, creativity, and calm.
I enjoy working with adults eighteen years and older navigating:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Health Issues
- Spirituality
- Work-Related Burnout and Stress
- Self Esteem
- Personal Resilience & Goal Setting
- Eco-Grief/Earth Grief/Eco-Anxiety
- Aging/Elderhood
- Death and Loss
- Life Transitions (e.g. retirement, moving, or career changes)
More About Elle
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. My perspective as a therapist is deeply shaped by my understanding of attachment, person-centered psychotherapy, the value of honoring grief and loss, the power of Mindfulness, and the impact on human development of systemic forces such as family, culture, society, religion, and ecology. I am currently exploring the use of Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a primary modality.
I grew up in Spokane, Washington, completed my undergraduate studies at The Evergreen State College and went on to graduate from The University of Puget Sound with an M.Ed. in Counseling. I started my counseling career at Greater Lakes Mental Health in Lakewood, Washington. Soon after, I worked for several years at the University of Washington delivering training to mental health providers, nurses, daycare providers, foster parents and others in Promoting First Relationships, a psychoeducational program designed to support the social-emotional bond between infants/toddlers and their caregivers. I also worked as a Parent-Child Therapist at Wellspring Family Services in Seattle.
At a certain point, I left the world of mental health and pursued a career in online production, marketing, and sales. After more than a decade working as a professional in these capacities, I have returned to my original passion for helping people as a mental health counselor.
License # MHCA.MC.60203177
Supervisor Jennifer Keyte, License #LH60495844
My fee is $165 per 50 minute session and I am in network with Premera, Regence, First Choice and Kaiser PPO plans.
“To be human is to have blind spots. No matter how much we delve into the interior realms, there will always be places we cannot see ourselves. This is why the most honest and courageous question we can ask a trusted loved one is “what am I not seeing?” And when the blind spots are illuminated, we sing a song of gratitude that another veil of illusion and mis-seeing has been lifted.”
Sheryl Paul-the wisdom of anxiety