Our Student Therapists

Hello, my name is Stasha Moreno, and I am working toward my M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pacific Lutheran University. I received my B.A. in Languages and Literature from Bard College. I grew up in a multicultural home in Tacoma, WA. I am a second-generation immigrant, and Latina therapist-in-training.

I approach therapy as a collaborative practice that takes into account your unique self. I strive to treat everyone with respect and to co-create an environment where trust can thrive and you feel safe to express yourself. I have an empathetic and compassionate nature. I aim to work from a place of curiosity and non-judgment. I hope to help you on your growth and healing journey as you become more connected with your mind and body. 

I utilize a holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed systemic approach to therapy. I am passionate about working with immigrants, members of the BIPOC community, as well as people who hold marginalized identities and their partner(s) or family. I am especially interested in dismantling generational trauma. 

Pronouns: She/Her

Ethnicity/Racial Identity: Latina

Gender Identity: Cisgender Woman

After many years in healthcare, I found myself craving a deeper connection to the people and communities I was serving. It was through this and my own therapeutic journey that I decided to change my career and seek out work I was truly passionate about. 

This is what led me to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapy therapist. It is my belief that we already have everything we need within us, but it is our lived experiences that can make us lose our way. My work is rooted in a systemic and collaborative approach. In my freetime, you will catch me cuddled up with my Siamese cats watching the latest murder mystery! 

Pronouns: She/Her

Ethnicity/Racial Identity: White

Gender Identity: Cisgender/Female

I believe that seeking counseling is an act of great courage - one that requires vulnerability and the strength to face life’s uncertainties. As a husband and father, I understand the joys and challenges that come with balancing personal and family roles, and I am committed to creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their relationships, beliefs, and values in pursuit of personal growth and well-being.

My approach is grounded in existential therapy, supporting clients as they explore issues related to meaning, choice, and personal responsibility, and is integrated with structural family therapy, where the dynamics within the family system are explored to increase communication, enhance boundaries, and empower each family member to recognize their own inherent strengths.

Pronouns: He / Him

Ethnicity/Racial Identity: White

Gender Identity:  Cisgender Male

My goal as a therapist is to create a compassionate and non-judgmental environment in which folks can feel safe to be curious, explore, and find their unique path to healing and balance. I believe that each of us has all the tools we need in order to be our most whole, free and authentic selves, and that sometimes what we need in order to access self-compassion and the tools of healing is a safe space and support. 

My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and grounded in somatic modalities (including Polyvagal Theory, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, and Internal Family Systems), and I am passionate about working with both mind and body to help folks make meaning of their life experiences, enhance their relationships, and to understand, transform and release stored traumas. 

I welcome people from all walks of life, and am particularly interested in working with the queer community, folks in non-traditional relationships, and people experiencing anxiety, bipolar, c-PTSD, and chronic pain.

Pronouns: Any

Ethnicity/Racial Identity: White

Gender Identity: Apagender

I am Nicole and I have been working in the healthcare industry for 12 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist. My style of care is wholistic and immersive, inquisitive to understand who you are and how to get to the root of a problem. I listen to what is said and what is left out of a conversation, using my intuition to read what someone might not realize or notice about themselves. I love to spend time with my friends dancing, singing karaoke, at home with my animals and plants or out for a hike on a lovely Washington day. 

Pronouns: She / Her / They

Ethnicity/Racial Identity: Austrian American

Gender Identity: Queer

Hello, my name is Caitlin and I am a student intern pursuing my MFT degree. I am excited to engage with all prospective clients to help guide you in achieving your goals.  My hobbies include reading, baking, and hanging out with my family (husband and two cats).
 

Pronouns: She/Her

Ethnicity/Racial Identity:  Caucasian

Gender Identity: Female

Hello! My name is Audrey, and I am currently working toward my M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pacific Lutheran University. I earned my B.A. in Psychology at Loyola Marymount University. I believe that genuine human connection is essential to our well-being and will serve as the foundation of our work together.

My approach is systemic and collaborative, drawing from a variety of modalities that can be tailored to your unique needs and background. Through a systemic lens, we can explore your various relationship dynamics within the broader context of social experiences and the communities you engage with. I am excited to work with individuals, partners, and families from all backgrounds. I am particularly passionate about supporting members of the BIPOC community, families with adoptees, and all folks who hold marginalized identities.

In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, reading, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time out in nature. I am also committed to tackling my very extensive need-to-watch movie list!

Pronouns: She/Her

Ethnicity/Racial Identity: Asian American
Gender Identity: Cisgender Woman 

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in training at Pacific Lutheran University, pursuing my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. 

My approach is collaborative and grounded in Structural Family Therapy, with a focus on interactional patterns, family strengths, and restructuring relationships to support healthier functioning. I work alongside clients to honor their lived experiences while exploring new ways of relating that foster growth, balance, and resilience. 

I am especially committed to serving individuals, couples, and families from all backgrounds, with a particular dedication to diverse and historically marginalized communities, as well as those connected to military life. Outside of therapy, I enjoy gardening, exploring trails, spending time near the ocean, and listening to jazz music.

Pronouns: She/Her

Ethnicity/Racial Identity:   African American 

Gender Identity: Woman

 Hello! 

My name is Isabelle Kim, but most people call me Izzy. I am thrilled to be on the pathway to becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist through Regent University. It is my desire to support my clients through the ups and downs of life, seeing them receive what they need to live life to the fullest and that more abundantly. 

When I am not doing all things counseling, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, whether watching movies or engaging in life-giving conversations around a delicious meal. I enjoy getting to help lead worship at my church, writing songs, and having the opportunity to mentor young women to be all that they’re called to be. 

I hope to help others thrive in every area of their lives, and see how it strengthens our communities. 

Pronouns: She/Her

Ethnicity/Racial Identity:   Asian  /  Caucasian 

Gender Identity: Female