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Trauma changes the brain

So does EMDR

Compassionate online psychotherapy in Washington State

Mountain. EMDR Therapy in Washington.

Heal beyond talk therapy

You’ve tried to make sense of it — talked it through, journaled, analyzed, and yet your body still feels anxious, frozen or stuck in patterns you can’t explain. Sometimes pain lives in places words can’t reach. I offer EMDR and somatic therapy for people who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or like they’ve tried everything and still don’t feel like themselves. These bottom-up approaches start with the body, where trauma lives, to support lasting change, so you can feel safe, present, and fully alive again.

Focus Areas

  • Trauma and PTSD

    Trauma doesn’t just live in the past—it can linger in the body, the nervous system, and how we experience the world. If you feel constantly on edge, emotionally numb, or stuck in cycles of fear or avoidance, you’re not alone. EMDR and somatic therapy can help you process traumatic memories, restore a sense of safety, and reconnect with your body, your relationships, and your sense of self.

  • Identity, belonging and worth

    Helping individuals struggling with identity formation, especially those who feel caught between worlds. As someone multicultural myself, I understand what it’s like to live in the in between. That could look like between cultures, races, genders, sexualities, belief systems or nationalities. I offer a space to explore identity, self-worth, imposter syndrome, and belonging.

  • Attachment and relationship difficulties

    I support individuals with anxious or avoidant attachment patterns—those who long for closeness but fear it, or push others away while craving connection. Whether you’re struggling in romantic relationships, friendships, or feeling stuck in old relational dynamics, therapy can help you build safer, more fulfilling connections.

  • Overwhlemed and burnout

    You show up for the world, but feel distant from yourself and overwhelmed. I help working professionals, college students, and parents who appear outwardly successful but feel emotionally overstimulated, stressed, anxious, blocked, shut down or frozen inside. In therapy, we create space to feel again—safely, slowly, and with compassion.

  • Anxiety and Social Anxiety

    Anxiety can make it hard to feel safe in your own body or show up fully in your life. Whether it's racing thoughts, chronic worry, or fear of being judged, these patterns are often rooted in deeper emotional experiences. Together, we'll work gently with your nervous system to regulate stress, process underlying triggers, and build confidence in how you relate to yourself and others.

Services

How I help

  • Or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing helps your brain process stuck memories and emotional pain, so past experiences don’t keep triggering you in the present. Learn more about EMDR.

  • Works with your body and nervous system to calm stress responses like anxiety, shutdown, or feeling on edge.

  • Helps you understand and work with different parts of yourself — like the anxious part or the shut-down part — so you feel more balanced and whole.

  • Looks at how early relationships shaped how you connect with others now — and helps build new, healthier ways of relating.

  • Guides toward acceptance vs. fighting your thoughts and feelings, and take action based on your values — even when things feel hard.

Hi I’m Michelle

PYSCHOTHERAPIST | MA, LMHCA

Being a human is hard and we’re not meant to do it alone. I am a relational therapist, meaning I believe healing happens in connection and relationships. I show up as a real person in the room with you, not just a “blank slate” therapist, because I believe the human connection we build is part of what makes healing possible. I’m committed to creating a space where you feel seen, safe, and supported, and I’ll meet you where you are. I am trained in EMDR, a powerful tool that heals the root vs. just the symptoms. My own journey through trauma, identity, and healing led me to this work. Being half Korean has deeply influenced how I understand the complexity of identity — and the feeling of being “in between.” I am passionate about psychology, social justice, and creating spaces where healing can ripple into communities. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that growth is always possible. It would be my honor to walk beside you on your healing journey. Learn more about me.

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  • “Michelle expresses compassionate presence by demonstrating acceptance, empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive regard. She demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity. Michelle is a wonderful therapist who will help make this world a better place.”

    Elizabeth Hoke, Liberation Institute Director

  • “Michelle was my favorite therapist to work with. She has a compassion and creativity that when brought to the therapy room creates a safe and therapeutic environment that allows her clients to share, feel seen and heard. She is not afraid to try different modalities when it is in the best interest of her client and does her research to ensure efficacious therapy.”

    Kerenza, Liberation Institute, Therapist

  • “I am excited to go to therapy! Finding it helpful and enjoy talking to the therapist. I like the visualizations, story aspects and breaking things down. I feel good, happy and at ease after sessions."

    Former Client

what is EMDR?

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapeutic approach designed to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories. It is based on the premise that the mind can heal from psychological trauma much like the body heals from physical injury.

During EMDR therapy, a trained therapist helps clients process distressing memories by using bilateral stimulation, which often involves eye movements. This method allows individuals to reprocess traumatic experiences, reducing their emotional charge and helping.

“The past affects the present even without being aware of it.”
— Francine Shapiro, EMDR Founder

Fees and Insurance

I am in network with Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield and Lifewise.

Sessions are $165 per 53 minute session.

FAQs

  • We are in-network with Premera BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) and Lifewise.

  • $165 per 53 minute session.
    We accept major credit, debit or HSA cards.

  • 53 - 58 minutes

  • EMDR is a therapy that helps you process and heal from trauma by using guided eye movements to reduce the intensity of painful memories. Learn more here.

  • We only offer online therapy for those in Washington state.

  • Once on-boarded you will have access to online telehealth platform where you can manage appointments. You can also email your therapist.

  • Easy, just click on Book a Session or email hello@michelleperrier.com

  • Washington State. If you are going on vacation outside of the state, I will not be able to provide services.

Book a free consult

Embarking on a healing journey can be daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. I'm here to walk beside you through your journey of growth and recovery. If you're seeking a path filled with compassion, acceptance and connection, I warmly invite you to reach out. Together, let's navigate towards peace and resilience.

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Therapy is a brave step. You deserve a space that feels right. Let’s chat and see if this could be it.