"I am not what happened to me.
I am who I chose to become."
- Carl Jung
Seattle Anxiety Therapist
Personal Statement
My name is Elissa Hurand. I have been called in my life to help people and to be of service, which has taken the form of becoming a psychotherapist. Working with individuals, I have witnessed a great deal of suffering. This suffering often comes from looking outside of oneself for self-esteem instead of feeling an internal sense of calm, connectedness, and peace. People often reach out to me when they are in a soul crisis, presenting with anxiety, depression, and relationship distress. Symptoms like these indicate inner conflict and present an opportunity to look within and begin the process of inner healing for lasting real change.
I am a licensed PhD psychotherapist providing counseling services for individuals struggling with:
Education
Pacifica Graduate Institute, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Gonzaga, M.A. in Clinical Counseling
Carroll College, B.A. in Environmental Studies
Professional Training
Masterson Institute trained- specializing in attachment, neurobiology and personality disorders.
EMDR certified
DBT trained
Certificate of Completion in Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute Beginning Level I-III.
Certificate of Completion in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Immersion course.
Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) by Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress.
Certified in Trauma Sensitive Yoga.