"I am not what happened to me.
I am who I chose to become."
- Carl Jung
Seattle Therapist
Personal Statement
My name is Dr. Elissa Hurand. I love what I do and believe you will feel this through my heart-centered listening and deep knowledge. As a master’s and doctorate-level clinician, I have been practicing in the field of psychology since 2010, with a background in teaching yoga and mindfulness. My approach to therapy is depth-informed, recognizing what often causes distress and pain in our lives is our false self—the self that emerged long ago to ensure our early relationships with primary caregivers remained intact while the real self went underground. Later in life, this causes dissatisfaction, maladaptive relational patterns, addiction, and detachment from our true self. In our work together, the focus will be to undo the loneliness you may feel and become reacquainted with your real self. I look forward to meeting you.
I am a licensed PhD psychotherapist providing in-person or telehealth 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.