Keren Holt, LICSW

I am committed to supporting individuals as they cope with challenging life experiences, identify patterns of thought and behavior that may no longer serve, deepen insight into the self, and reduce the burden of individual and collective trauma on the psyche. Common concerns include depression, anxiety, identity/life transitions, adjusting to parenthood, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and sensitive care for individuals experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, and for those choosing or needing to terminate a pregnancy. Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and client-focused, drawing from attachment theory, psychodynamics, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-sensitive mindfulness. I believe in the power of relational connection in therapy, in telling our stories, and being heard by a non-judgmental, compassionate other. I balance a practical, one-step-at-a-time approach, with the deeper, often more theoretical work of self-discovery. Your needs, goals, and values create the guide to our work together. My education has provided me with solid grounding in evidence-based treatment modalities like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic-Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy; and my experience has made me aware of the complexity of the evidence base itself, with its grounding in oppressive and exclusive mental health practices. I am committed to staying aware of the privilege I hold, and continuing to build my skills related to anti-oppressive mental health care. I strive to work from a place of cultural humility, non-judgment, openness, and curiosity. I am gender-affirming, weight-neutral, and welcome people from diverse backgrounds. I received my Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Washington in 2008, and am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the State of Washington. My license# is: LW60271798. I recently completed basic training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through the River's Edge Institute, for the treatment of trauma-related symptoms (2021), and advanced training in EMDR for perinatal mental health through the Institute of Creative Mindfulness (2022). I am not paneled with any insurance companies. I recognize that using insurance can make therapy more accessible, but it can also limit your confidentiality, put limits on your mental health benefits, and require that I give you a DSM diagnosis. If you would like to see if your insurance will reimburse you for part of my fee through your out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a detailed payment receipt called a "superbill" for you to submit to your insurance company directly. I do keep a few sliding scale spots for people experiencing financial hardship. Please contact me directly to discuss. Currently, I provide therapy via telehealth to adults residing in Washington State. Additional Therapy Resources: Perinatal Support WA is a good source for finding other perinatal therapists: https://perinatalsupport.org/ Therapy Den is a general therapist directory: https://www.therapyden.com/ "How we stay connected to humanity is through our own stories." - Aiko Bethea