Meet Our Team | Equilibrium Therapy Group
Our Therapists & Clinical Leaders Serving Seattle, West Seattle, Redmond, Bellevue & Washington State (virtual)
Equilibrium Therapy Group’s clinicians are licensed, evidence-based practitioners serving clients in Seattle, West Seattle, and across Washington State (via telehealth). Our team provides individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, DBT, equine-assisted psychotherapy, sex therapy, and professional supervision — all grounded in relational, trauma-aware practice and measurable growth.
Our team brings together a range of clinical expertise with a shared commitment to clarity, collaboration, and practical growth. We specialize in skill-building frameworks like DBT, Gottman Method, and experiential modalities including equine-assisted work, all rooted in the belief that therapy should be both meaningful and measurable.
Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, relationships, trauma, life transitions, or professional development, our clinicians are here to listen, guide, and partner with you on your journey.
Our Licensed Associates
Hi, I’m Marisol—from the Bronx, because it’s always relevant. I bring the strength, resilience, and heart of my Boricua upbringing into every room I’m in. My approach to therapy is relational, culturally attuned, and rooted in ancestral wisdom, helping clients reconnect to self and community. I integrate DBT and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) through a deconstructive, decolonial lens—centering liberation, identity, and body-based awareness. With over 20 years of experience in meditation and coaching, I support clients navigating complex relationships, life transitions, chronic stress, and identity exploration.
My work is LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-aware, and grounded in collective care. I offer sessions both in-person in West Seattle and virtually across Washington.
Focus Areas / Modalities / Populations:
DBT & Nonviolent Communication (NVC) through a decolonial lens
LGBTQIA+ affirming and identity exploration
Chronic stress, burnout, and life transitions
Relational healing, open relationships, and chosen family
Mindfulness, somatics, and ancestral reconnection
Neurodivergent adults, trauma healing, and intergenerational/family-of-origin work
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate
Alana Ahn
Hi, I’m Alana. I’m here to walk alongside you as you move toward deeper understanding and meaningful change. My approach to therapy is collaborative and grounded in the belief that growth happens when we feel safe enough to explore ourselves without judgment. I aim to create a supportive space where you can unpack challenges, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward improved wellbeing in ways that feel personal and authentic.
While I work from a person-centered foundation, I also take an integrative approach—drawing from multiple therapeutic methods and adapting them to fit your unique needs. There is no one-size-fits-all path to healing. Together, we’ll explore what resonates most and build tools that support lasting growth.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech and am completing my graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Wake Forest University, graduating in May 2025. Growing up in a military family and living in South Korea and various regions across the United States shaped my appreciation for cultural awareness and identity development. I recently relocated from Northern Virginia to Bellevue, Washington. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the city with my husband, lifting weights, and watching science fiction.
I offer sessions in-person in West Seattle and virtually across Washington State.
Focus Areas / Modalities / Populations:
• DBT and mindfulness
• Multicultural counseling
• Integrative, eclectic treatment planning
• Identity exploration
• Life transitions
• Relationships
• Adolescents, teens, and young adults
• Adults
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate
Hi, I’m Sarah. Being human is complex and often incredibly hard. We all deserve support and a space where we can be honest, vulnerable, and move through life with greater strength, resilience, and self-compassion.
My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens in relationships, whether that’s the relationship we have with ourselves, with others, or within our communities. I’m especially interested in helping clients build meaningful connections that reflect their core values. Many of us carry relational wounds that are disconnection, shame, or patterns that no longer serve us, and therapy can be a powerful place to explore and shift those dynamics. I view this process as collaborative, focused on helping you show up more fully and freely in all areas of life.
I take a trauma-informed, integrative approach, drawing from multiple therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs. I work with individuals across the lifespan, including older adults navigating aging, identity shifts, grief, regret, or changes in intimacy and relationships. I’m especially passionate about sex therapy and support individuals, couples, and polycules around a wide range of relational and sexual concerns.
I offer sessions in-person in West Seattle and virtually across Washington State.
Focus Areas / Modalities / Populations:
• Desire discrepancies
• Infidelity and rebuilding trust
• Navigating open relationships or polyamory
• Sexual shame and performance anxiety
• Body image issues affecting intimacy
• Past sexual trauma or abuse
• Exploring sexual orientation and gender identity
• Navigating kink and other non-traditional sexual practices
Modalities include:
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Relational Cultural Therapy (RCT)
• Existential Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Person-Centered Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHCASarah Henderson
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a pre-licensed counselor currently earning my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Seattle University. I support individuals, couples, polycules, and families as they move toward healing, emotional well-being, personal growth, authenticity, balance, and fulfillment.
My work is rooted in a person-centered approach and grounded in evidence-based practices. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, clarify your values, and identify what feels meaningful and aligned. Together, we can work toward building resilience, developing clear goals, and navigating life’s complexities with greater hope and intention.
I offer sessions in-person in West Seattle and virtually across Washington State.
Focus Areas / Modalities / Populations:
• LGBTQIA+ affirming care
• Polyamory and consensual non-monogamy
• Sex therapy
• Neurodivergence and ADHD
• Equine-Assisted Therapy
Pre-Licensed CounselorSarah Ward
Hi, I’m Stephanie. If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck, especially when life isn’t matching the picture you once imagined or you’re navigating painful transitions, you deserve a space where you can be heard, grounded, and supported. Whether it’s divorce, parenting or step-parenting challenges, breakups, career shifts, or the aftermath of trauma, these experiences can leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, and uncertain about what comes next. I work with youth and adults during these challenging seasons, offering a compassionate, grounded space to process and heal.
My own lived experiences, coupled with years in the mental, emotional, and behavioral health field, inform my work and help me meet clients with both empathy and insight. I take a whole-person, psychodynamic approach that integrates talk therapy, somatic work, and neuroscience to help you explore patterns, build self-awareness, and find ways forward that feel meaningful and sustainable.
I also incorporate Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) as part of multi-hour intensives or weekly sessions when appropriate. In equine work, the horse becomes part of a therapeutic team alongside myself and an equine professional, offering real-time feedback and embodied experience that can deepen insight, regulation, and relational growth. Equine sessions are available as an adjunct therapy when clinically appropriate and with your consent to consult on shared treatment goals.
I would love to hear your story. Together, we can work toward the relief, recovery, and growth you deserve.
I offer sessions in person and virtually across Washington State.
Focus Areas / Modalities / Populations:
• Life transitions (divorce, breakups, career change)
• Parenting & step-parenting support
• Trauma and post-traumatic growth
• Somatic psychotherapy
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy intensives and weekly sessions
• Youth and adults
CounselorOur Clinical Interns
April Adams(SHE/HER)
I practice from a systemic and holistic lens, considering how biological, psychological, and social factors shape overall well-being. My integrative approach draws from multiple modalities, and I value each client’s input to tailor treatment to their unique needs. It’s important to me that clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
I support young adults, couples, and families experiencing grief, whether through the loss of a loved one, pet, job, relationship, or a major life transition. Change, even when positive, can bring its own form of grief. I aim to provide a compassionate space to explore and honor these experiences.
I also work with those who are exploring, involved in, or have experience with adoption or foster care. The introduction of a new family member can bring both meaningful connection and significant transition. As someone who was adopted, I understand firsthand how therapy can offer a supportive space to process identity, belonging, and change.
Therapy can be a beautiful and transformative process and I would love to support your journey of growth.
Other focus areas/ modalities/ populations are:
Family dynamics and intergenerational influence within relationships
DBT, mindfulness, and somatics (polyvagal) for anxiety, depression, and mood challenges
Building awareness, structure, and emotional insight to navigate ADHD
Exploring emotional and psychological impacts of head injuries
Helping partners reauthor and find meaning within their shared story
Couples and Family Therapy Graduate Student
Ben Josie (He/Him)
Hi, I’m Ben Josie (he/him).
Are you—or your teen—feeling misunderstood, disconnected, or stuck in painful relationship patterns? Struggling to manage big emotions, communicate effectively, or build confidence? Maybe you're navigating identity exploration and looking for a space where you can be fully seen and accepted. If so, you’ve come to the right place.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years as a high school teacher, where I had the privilege of working with diverse, creative, and resilient young people. That experience continues to inspire my work today. I specialize in supporting teens and young adults who feel dismissed or misunderstood, and who are seeking meaningful change.
I know how vulnerable it can feel to talk about things like addiction, trauma, sexual fantasies, or family conflict. Whatever you’re carrying, I offer a nonjudgmental, affirming space where you can share your story when you’re ready. My approach is neurodiverse-, queer-, and kink-affirming, and I welcome all aspects of your identity into the room.
Outside of my clinical work, music is a huge part of my life. I love to sing and play guitar. There’s no better feeling to me than connecting with others to create something beautiful. You can often find me biking around the Seattle area, attending concerts and finding peace on the Puget Sound.
Clinical Mental Health Intern
I've been a carpenter, a social worker, a teacher, and an adjudicator across three continents. What I've learned is this: whether you're building a house, a life and a future, the foundation matters most.
As a therapist, I work like I did as a carpenter. We examine together what's structurally sound, what needs reinforcing, and what might need to come down entirely before we can build something stronger. But unlike construction, there's no blueprint for a life. We create that together.
I'm drawn to the mess and complexity of being human. The way modern men struggle to define themselves when old scripts no longer fit. How new parents discover their relationship and identities fundamentally shifted overnight. The spiritual hunger that shows up in unexpected places, not just meditation cushions or churches, but in career crises or trying to find meaning in a rapidly changing world.
My approach isn't about fixing you (you're not broken) or finding your "authentic self" (as if there's only one version of you). Instead, we'll dig into what's actually happening in your life right now. What patterns keep showing up? What do you keep building that doesn't serve you? What would it look like to construct something different?
I speak three languages fluently and that has taught me how culture and words shape our realities. In therapy, we'll find the language that best works for you to understand your world, whether that's through a Person-Centered approach where you take me along in your interior world, Nonviolent Communication that emphasizes needs, or Internal Family Systems that helps us map the different parts of our person. The method matters less than the connection.
If you are having difficulties with a relationship important to you, are someone questioning your career or struggling to find meaning or you're a man trying to figure out what masculinity means in 2025, let's talk. I've lived enough life to know that the interesting stuff happens in the spaces between what we planned and what actually shows up.
I specialize in:
Men navigating modern masculinity and identity
New parents adjusting to fundamental life shifts
Couples rebuilding relationships that have lost their foundation
Career transitions
Spiritual questioning in a rapidly evolving world
Sexual intimacy issues and communication breakdowns
Individuals wrestling with multicultural identities or relationships
My approach draws from:
Person-Centered Therapy
Attachment theory
Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
Internal Family Systems
A carpenter's understanding of structure, foundation, and renovation
A multi-cultural approach that understands the variety of realities and frameworks that shape our lives.
Languages I Speak:
English, French, Thai
Clinical Mental Health InternErik Sackstein
I work with adults and couples who struggle with anxiety, self-worth, abandonment or betrayal fears, and repeated relational pain. Some of my clients identify as survivors of childhood abuse or attachment trauma. Others seek therapy because of the symptoms themselves: feeling trapped or weighed down by anxiety & depression that they can't find relief from, painful relationships, chronic stress, or even chronic pain. Beneath their struggles, they seek lasting relief in ways they haven’t been able to find, to feel whole, and safe within themselves. To experience healthier relationships, and a deeper sense of peace and purpose in life.
My approach is rooted in attachment science, trauma neurobiology, and parts work. I also draw from EFT, narrative, and experiential methods. Before beginning my clinical training, I spent six years as an attachment-based personal development coach. In therapy, I support clients in moving beyond survival patterns and creating new ways of relating that feel secure and authentic.
For couples, I integrate the Gottman Method with attachment and trauma-informed approaches. By slowing down conflict & uncovering blocks to connection, I help partners build new patterns and discover positive resources within their relationship.
Focus Areas / Modalities / Populations
Family systems, attachment, and trauma-informed work
Inner child healing, reparenting, and somatic approaches (polyvagal, sensorimotor)
DBT, EFT, and emotion regulation for anxiety, panic, depression, and mood challenges
Support for neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, ASD) and their partners
Adolescents, young adults, and life transitions
Couples and relationships: communication, conflict, trust repair, life transitions, and first responders
Identity, existential, and spiritual exploration
Clinical Mental Health InternJenny Tauscheck
Maddie’s approach to counseling is rooted in person-centered, mindfulness-based, and existential practices. With a belief that there is meaning in even the minute and that the therapeutic relationship is central to growth and healing, she approaches the unique needs of each individual with an integrative and eclectic framework. As an avid artist, she enjoys incorporating art therapy into her sessions when appropriate, giving people an alternative to using words to express themselves. With a background as a professional equestrian, she combines her passion for mental health with her love of horses to help people heal, understanding the therapeutic quality that animals can possess.
Maddie is currently in her final year of graduate study at Seattle University where she has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She is set to graduate in August 2026. Her undergraduate degree is in Psychological Science from Oregon State University, giving her a solid foundation in psychological theory and research.
As a born-and-raised Washingtonian, Maddie loves spending as much time outdoors as possible—whether running with her dog, riding and competing with her horse in the jumpers, or simply getting out into nature. She also likes listening to true crime and paranormal podcasts, reading epic fantasy/adventure books, and picking up new artistic and creative hobbies.
Focus Areas/Modalities/Populations
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), as well as other mindfulness-based practices.
Integrative and eclectic counseling
Equine assisted therapy
Art therapy
Adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults
Equestrians (sports performance, injury, identity, transitions, etc.)
Neurodivergence
Trauma and complex trauma
Life transitions
Identity exploration
Clinical Mental Health Intern
Hi, I’m Zoe. I am passionate about fostering a warm, supportive, collaborative space where you can navigate life's challenges, process the past, and create a future you feel good about. I believe in the power of genuine connection and meeting people exactly where they are. My approach is person-centered and collaborative, rooted in the belief that you already have the capacity for healing. Together, we will explore your experiences, clarify your goals, and empower your journey toward emotional well-being.
My work is grounded in deep respect for your lived experience. I won’t come in with assumptions or a set agenda—instead, I’ll walk beside you with empathy, curiosity, and unconditional positive regard as you explore what’s most important to you. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating trauma, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I also specialize in sex therapy, healing clients address sensitive topics with safety, openness, and respect. If that sounds like it may be you, I’m here to support your journey in discovering your own path forward.
Outside the therapy room, I find renewal and perspective in nature—hiking, snowboarding, or simply taking in the quiet beauty of the outdoors. I often find that the natural world can be a powerful metaphor for the therapeutic journey: full of seasons, cycles, challenges, and beauty.
It takes courage to seek support, and I honor your willingness to take that step.
Focus Areas / Modalities / Populations:
Sex therapy
Couples
Teens
Trauma
Life transitions
Grief
Equine Assisted Therapy
Clinical Mental Health InternZoe Kilgore
Hi there, I’m Jamie (they/them)! I work with folks of all identities who want to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and how we relate to the world around us. Together, we can create a supportive space free from judgement to explore what healing looks like for you. You are welcome exactly as you are.
In our work together, we can explore how you carry your experiences with you, ongoing impacts of trauma, and patterns or beliefs that may be holding you back. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed practices and harm reduction. I incorporate wisdom from across many theories to best fit your unique needs and experiences. We can also explore equine-assisted therapy, walk-and-talk appointments, art therapy techniques, and other ways to incorporate creativity and the natural world into therapy.
I believe that social justice and mutual liberation are essential to therapy, because our mental health cannot be separated from the systems we live in. My positionality includes being white, queer, transmasculine, chronically ill, and neurodivergent.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a writer and graphic designer for more than a decade. In my personal time, you can find me exploring nature with my dog, enjoying storytelling in its many forms, and soaking up the joy of community with my loved ones.
Focus Areas / Modalities / Populations:
Adolescents, teens, and adults
Life transitions and identity exploration
Depression, anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, and complex trauma
Neurodivergence, disability, and chronic illness
Transgender and LGBTQIA+ affirming
Sex positive; non-monogamy, polyamory, and kink affirming
Theories of interest: Person-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, Narrative Therapy, Feminist Theory, DBT, and mindfulness.
Clinical Mental Health InternJamie Marks (They/Them)
Licensed Clinicians
M.S./ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor
WA State Approved Supervisor
Owner and FounderCory Wilson
Cory works with individuals, couples/polycules, and families, and has experience treating a wide spectrum of issues, such as depression, anxiety, substance use/abuse, and trauma.
Cory completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Washington and worked for several years in psychology and psychiatry research. She received training in Motivational Interviewing, PTSD etiology & treatment, substance use & harm reduction strategies, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her extensive research background led her to pursue a clinical career in Marriage and Family Therapy at Seattle Pacific University, and a strong belief in providing evidence-based treatments- meaning the modalities she uses have been supported by research to be effective. Some of those modalities include DBT, CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Equine-Assisted Mental Health.
Cory is currently completing her PhD in Clinical Sexology.
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Low-Cost/ Sliding Scale Therapy
Affordable therapy services in Seattle, WA and online across Washington state
We have a diverse team of therapists to accommodate a wide variety of needs!
Associate level and Graduate student therapists are up to date on the latest research and clinical training and receive several hours of direct supervision each week, while able to offer services at a reduced rate.
Our therapists see clients both in-person and online, offer flexible scheduling, and usually have immediate openings. All of our clinicians see individuals, couples/polycules, and families.
Please see individual profiles for office, remote, Equine, or group location availability.
Associate Therapist fees: $125 to $150 (or sliding scale)
Graduate Intern fees: $80 (or sliding scale)
Sessions with Cory: $225
Equine assisted session fees: $200 (or sliding scale)