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Kirsten Hartz
She / Her / Hers
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWoman
Get To Know Me
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
I see myself as a companion and guide for highly sensitive, empathic individuals seeking a path to recovery from trauma.
If you’re the kind of person who feels big emotions (like tearing up at a beautiful sunset), tends to everyone else’s needs but your own, and struggles with self-care and boundaries, I’m here for you. I love to help my highly sensitive clients build healthier relationships with clear boundaries, swap out negative self-talk, find new ways of relating to their anxiety and depression, and come home to their bodies.
What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
I see myself as a companion and guide for highly sensitive, empathic individuals seeking a path to recovery from As a survivor of profound loss, I understand what it’s like to take a healing journey. I humbly see myself as a fellow traveler on the path, always growing, learning, and evolving. Both in my own life and those of my clients, I have witnessed and believe in the healing power of embodiment to recover from deep pain. In my work, there is always space for vulnerable moments, profound realizations, uninhibited emotions, and very often, deep belly laughs.
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyLoss/GriefPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Trauma
General Expertise
Self-EsteemChronic painLife transitionsHighly Sensitive Person
Treatment Approaches
Mindfulness PracticesEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Internal Family Systems TherapySomatic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureWashington, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LH61390033Colorado, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC.0016649Oregon, Licensed Professional Counselor, C10838
Training/CertificationsEMDR Certified, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Certified, Hakomi Method Trained, DBT Certified, 200-Hr Yoga Teacher Training
Education
Naropa University, Master of Arts, Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology, 2018 — I approach psychology through an Eastern lens, which is one that looks at the underlying causes and conditions behind imbalance, rather than pathologizing or diagnosing. Central to this is a belief in "basic goodness" and "Brilliant Sanity," which is the idea that we're born fundamentally whole and well, and that beneath trauma and stress lies a foundation of wellbeing we can access together in therapy.
Work HistoryI founded Sona Collective in 2021, building it into a somatic, trauma-informed group practice now based in Seattle. I bring 8+ years of trauma-focused clinical experience, combining EMDR, ketamine-assisted therapy, and somatic approaches. Before founding Sona Collective, I served as Clinical Director of a women's residential treatment program at NorthStar Transitions, in Boulder, CO, where I led DBT-based substance abuse treatment and supervised pre-licensed clinicians. My background also includes individual therapy at Trilogy Holistic Mental Health and clinical training in addiction treatment at Center for Change. I hold an M.A. in Contemplative Psychotherapy & Buddhist Psychology from Naropa University and am a Licensed Professional Counselor certified in EMDR, DBT, and multiple somatic and psychedelic-assisted modalities.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Kirsten Hartz, LMHC, LPC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Kirsten Hartz accepting new clients?
Yes, Kirsten Hartz is accepting new clients for online therapy in Washington, Colorado and Oregon and in-person appointments at 1811 Queen Anne Ave. N. , Suite 201, Seattle , WA, 98109.
Does Kirsten Hartz accept insurance?
No, Kirsten Hartz does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Kirsten Hartz offer?
Kirsten Hartz offers therapy for individuals.
Does Kirsten Hartz offer in-person appointments?
Yes, Kirsten Hartz offers in-person appointments at 1811 Queen Anne Ave. N. , Suite 201, Seattle , WA, 98109.
Does Kirsten Hartz offer online therapy?
Yes, Kirsten Hartz offers online therapy via video sessions and phone sessions to people in Washington, Colorado and Oregon.
How quickly can I see Kirsten Hartz?
Kirsten Hartz typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Kirsten Hartz speak?
Kirsten Hartz conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Kirsten Hartz online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Kirsten Hartz online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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