Shoreline, WA Local Support & Community Resources

Julie Amundson, a dedicated and compassionate therapist, understands that change, worry, and uncertainty are inherent parts of life. However, she believes in the resilience of individuals to adjust, heal, create, and live more fully. With her extensive experience, Julie recognizes how challenging life experiences, such as grief and trauma, can leave individuals feeling stuck in a cycle of constant fear or anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of fostering a connection between heart, mind, and body and believes that when emotional pain is overwhelming, it is crucial to transition from isolation to connection to gain insight and reclaim one's flow in life. Sessions with Julie offer a sacred space for clients to resolve issues, regain momentum, and return to their authentic selves. With 18 years of experience working with adults and teens, alongside 24 years as a massage therapist, Julie is skilled in culturally sensitive and trauma-focused therapy. Her expertise encompasses various modalities, including family systems and person-centered approaches, drawing knowledge from her studies in the Enneagram and Internal Family Systems. Julie's personal experiences with adoption and chronic illness further enrich her understanding and compassion for her clients as they navigate life's transitions.

Cher Anderton is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holding an MSW and LICSW, and a proud graduate of Boston University. She possesses a deep understanding of the importance of creating safe spaces for individuals to express their pain, hopes, and truths. Cher's life's work centers on guiding clients towards releasing the burdens of their trauma and embracing a more authentic life. Through the trust fostered in her therapeutic relationships, clients can unlock greater self-awareness and cultivate self-love, enabling them to form healthier beliefs about themselves, their relationships, and their choices. Cher specializes in working with assigned female at birth (AFAB) and female-identifying clients, from adolescence to elderhood, including families seeking support. Her primary areas of focus include trauma, adoption, parenting guidance, interpersonal skills, blended family dynamics, anxiety, depression, life coaching, and navigating significant life transitions. Cher employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, ensuring that each individual receives a personalized experience tailored to their unique needs.

Amy Barker DAlessandro is a dedicated Adoption and Trauma Therapist, offering specialized counseling, coaching, consulting, supervision, and public speaking services. With a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, she is a fully licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington state. Amy is trained in Relational Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment Focused Therapy, Filial Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy, enabling her to work effectively with individuals across all ages and diverse families. She provides compassionate treatment for issues related to Adoption and Foster Care, supporting Adult Adoptees, Birth Parents, and families through Birth Family Reunions. Her expertise extends to PTSD, trauma recovery, grief and loss, identity struggles, anxiety, depression, and the effects of sexual abuse and divorce. With deep empathy and a hopeful approach, Amy treats each client with care as they navigate their healing journey. In addition to one-on-one sessions, she facilitates monthly groups, retreats, and events for Adult Adoptees and Birth Mothers, utilizing her specialized training in The PATCh Program for Parenting Adopted and Traumatized Children—a 12 to 16-week program focusing on attunement, attachment, and related challenges in Adoption and Foster Care.