Marisol Swords
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate
Marisol works with clients navigating identity, complex relationships, chronic stress, and life transitions. Her approach is relational, culturally attuned, and grounded in body-based awareness.
She integrates DBT and Nonviolent Communication through a decolonial lens, helping clients reconnect with themselves, their values, and their communities.
If you’re looking for therapy that is culturally attuned, relational, and grounded in both emotional and body-based awareness, this is a strong place to start.
Best fit for
Clients exploring identity, navigating complex relationships, or working through chronic stress and life transitions.
Focus areas
LGBTQIA+ affirming care and identity exploration
Chronic stress, burnout, and life transitions
Relational healing, open relationships, and chosen family
Mindfulness, somatics, and ancestral reconnection
Neurodivergence and trauma healing
Approach
Relational and culturally attuned, integrating DBT and Nonviolent Communication through a decolonial, body-based framework.
Availability
In-person sessions in West Seattle. Virtual sessions across Washington State, LGBTQIA+ affirming care and identity exploration
About
Hi, I’m Marisol.
I bring the strength, resilience, and heart of my Boricua upbringing into my work. My approach to therapy is relational, culturally attuned, and rooted in ancestral wisdom. I support clients in reconnecting to themselves, their identities, and their communities.
With over 20 years of experience in mediation and coaching, I work with individuals navigating complex relationships, life transitions, chronic stress, and identity exploration.
How I work
My work is grounded in:
DBT skills for emotional regulation and practical change
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to support clarity and connection
A decolonial lens that centers liberation, identity, and embodied awareness
Together, we focus on understanding patterns, building tools, and creating meaningful, sustainable change.
What we might work on
Clients often come to me when they are:
Feeling overwhelmed or burned out
Navigating identity or belonging
Working through complex or non-traditional relationships
Seeking deeper self-understanding
Wanting to reconnect with their body and emotional experience
Who I work with
I work with:
LGBTQIA+ individuals
Neurodivergent clients
Clients in open or non-traditional relationships
People exploring identity, ancestry, and community
Location and format
Sessions are available:
In-person in West Seattle
Virtually across Washington State
FAQs
What does Marisol specialize in?
Marisol specializes in identity exploration, relational healing, chronic stress, and trauma-informed care using DBT, somatic practices, and Nonviolent Communication.
What type of clients does Marisol work best with?
Marisol works best with clients navigating identity, complex relationships, and life transitions who want culturally attuned, relational therapy.
Does Marisol offer virtual therapy?
Yes. Marisol offers both in-person sessions in West Seattle and virtual therapy across Washington State.
How do I know if this is the right fit?
The best way to know is to schedule a consultation. We’ll talk through what you’re looking for and help you decide if this feels like a good fit.