Intern Therapists

Nadia Henderson

My name is Nadia Henderson, I completed my first Masters in Psychology in September 2022, and I have a BA in Human Service. I have worked in the Native America community as a teacher and in various other roles for 15 years. I have also worked with the developmentally disabled population since 2006. I worked both jobs while completing my education and building my family. I have always had a passion for helping people and felt that the counseling field would offer me that purpose. I started working my way into the counseling field by volunteering at the Rescue mission and at my church helping individuals however I could. In June of 2022, I took a leap of faith, ended my time at the school, and began pursuing work in the counseling field and was led to Puyallup Psychotherapeutic Alliance where I am currently working with a wide array of individuals.

Alannah Hinshaw

Hello! I’m a student counselor currently pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at City University of Seattle. I admire your bravery in seeking support and commend your first step towards emotional well-being. My approach integrates emotion-focused and person-centered techniques to foster self-awareness and enhance stability. By addressing present challenges, I aim to help you improve your emotional resilience and deepen your interpersonal connections. My commitment is to your growth and resilience, prioritizing both your immediate concerns and your long-term health. In the therapeutic space, you will find a compassionate, empathetic, and calm environment. It’s a place built on trust and safety, where you can freely express your true self. Together, we’ll collaboratively pursue your goals, ensuring that you feel thoroughly heard and valued as we work towards achieving well-being and contentment in your life. If you’re ready to embark on a path of healing, growth, and transformation, I’m here to connect with you and support your journey.

Midori Hogg

In the journey towards inner peace and self-acceptance, I aspire to be an empathetic listener and guide to explore your inner world. Together we can discover unconscious patterns and work with one another to shape your life in a conscious and intentional ways. Honoring your individual journey through a client-centered and psychodynamic orientation I hope to guide others towards embracing their authentic selves and healing from their core wounds with compassion and openness. Drawn towards Buddhist psychology, cultivating mindfulness and body-centered practices can help others discover true freedom comes from understanding and accepting our nature and experiences. By acknowledging your feelings, physical symptoms, and thoughts without judgment, you create a space where self-compassion can flourish, and change can begin. I wish to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to embrace this moment as it is, with kindness and patience towards yourself so you can gently see your inner world, allowing it to unfold naturally. In this way, I would like to be part of what supports you recognizing that you have the inner resources to navigate life’s challenges and messiness with grace and resilience.

Sharmila Jones

My name is Sharmila Jones. I am currently a student counselor pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counselor from Walden University. My focus is to provide a compassionate, client-centered care through a holistic therapeutic approach. I aim to integrate cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and wellness strategies to address not only emotional and psychological concerns but also physical and social well-being. I am committed to promoting a balance between mind, body, and environment, I hope to empower clients to achieve lasting resilience and self-awareness, fostering personal growth and improved overall mental health.

Suzanne Spratt

I am pursuing my master’s degree in counseling with City University of Seattle. My focus is person-centered therapy, which means I guide the client to take control of their mental health and establish autonomy while I help support them emotionally. I work towards creating a safe space for individuals to explore their ideas and feelings. Attending therapy is the first step in empowering oneself to make a change. I am an active volunteer with the LGBTQIA+ community and do volunteer work with a queer youth center, which gives me the opportunity to interact with individuals who are trans and those who may be questioning their sexual identity. I also run a therapeutic D&D group for adults suffering from anxiety and/or depression.

Richard White

I believe that everything we do, think, and feel makes sense. Sometimes the way they make sense is not obvious and may not make the kind of sense that reflect who we are today. We may be acting, thinking, or feeling in ways left over from another time or place. We may be following values that we think we should have, or are told we must have, rather than what we actually value today.
I have found that compassion, forgiveness, and acceptance toward ourselves are kinder and more effective motivators than shaming, blaming, and beating ourselves up. By understanding what kind of sense our unwelcome emotions or unhelpful actions make, we can start learning how to live the lives we want to live. If that sounds interesting to you, I look forward to walking on your road with you for a time.

Sho Glick

Hi! I’m Sho (they/them). I am a student intern pursuing my master’s in clinical mental health counseling at City University of Seattle. I believe that whatever is alive for you sets the tone of the session. Fears and anxiety can be held with empathy and reverence. Dreams, values, and identities can be explored with curiosity. Therapy is a space to move towards authenticity, and any thoughts or feelings that come up are welcome. Crying and laughter each have their place.  I use an integrative person-centered approach, drawing on several clinical theories. Your comfort level and interest determine the approach for exploration and healing: talking, making art, role-play, sharing music, or even just sitting quietly while breathing in and out are all equally valid options. I believe that the story we tell about ourselves is powerful and that it deeply impacts our wellbeing when narratives fueled by others’ judgements or criticisms tell that story instead. Trauma can disconnect us from who we are and limit access to our hopes, dreams, and values. In therapy, you can explore things like how the past unconsciously influences the present or how your perception of safety impacts your ability to respond rather than react. Perhaps, most importantly, you can explore your relationship to your authentic self and discover who you are and who you want to be. In addition to talk therapy, I can offer EMDR, somatic therapy, and creative arts therapy.

Kayressa Brooks

I am a student counselor pursuing my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. I utilize a mixture of Solutions-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, and Person-Centered approaches, to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and create actionable goals to facilitate a holistic journey towards healing.

I am committed to advocating for social justice and equity within the mental health field, continually educating myself and others about the lived experiences of marginalized communities. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, or any other aspect of your mental health, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey.

Navigating through life’s turbulence and learning to accept your most authentic self can be tough but you don’t have to do it alone. I am here to provide the therapeutic support you need to reach your goals.