Meet Our Certified Hakomi Therapists.

Derek Althauser, CC, CHT, CTB®GL, is licensed as a Certified Counselor, certified Hakomi therapist and teacher, and Certified Transformational Breath® Group Leader, and is in his second year of training in Somatic Experiencing. Derek supports clients to witness their experiences with non-judgmental kindness and cultivate choice in responding to and growing from those experiences. Prior to his therapy practice, Derek spent ten years as a stay-at-home parent of two, during which he nurtured curiosity and a sense of play in life. Get in touch to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Brian Bump CHT, is a certified Hakomi therapist and co-owner (with his wife) of Deep Work in Salem, Oregon. He offers individual somatic guidance, both in person and online, as well as group work, including men’s groups and relationship coaching. Brian’s integrative approach blends the mindfulness-based, body-centered principles of Hakomi with breathwork, nervous system regulation, and practical tools drawn from his background in formal contemplative practice and transpersonal guidance. He brings compassion, creativity, and grounded presence to his work with individuals navigating chronic stress, anxiety, depression, childhood developmental trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Brian also specializes in supporting neurodivergent adults, especially those with ASD and ADHD.

In addition to his private practice through Deep Work, Brian also provides telehealth Hakomi sessions as a practitioner with Ripple Wellness in Washougal, Washington. He also works as a personal support worker for the State of Oregon, assisting children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Brian supports clients in feeling more deeply, discovering new perspectives and possibilities, and following their innate wisdom towards greater freedom and inner peace. Feel free to reach out for a free discovery meeting.

David Cole, CC, CHT, is a certified Hakomi therapist and senior trainer. He is licensed as a Certified Counselor in private practice by the Washington State Department of Health. He is a founding member of the Seattle Hakomi Education Network, a member of the Hakomi Institute, and coauthor of Hakomi with Internal Family Systems and Focusing: A Deeper Look at Mindfulness-Centered Therapies (2023). Dave completed advanced study with Dr. Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, founder of the Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy, and has a counseling practice in the Seattle area. Visit his website at www.jdavidcole.com.

Kristina (Kris) Cook, LMHC, SUDP, CHT is a certified Hakomi therapist and teacher. She is licensed in the State of Washington as a Mental Health Counselor and Chemical Dependency Professional. Kris studied systemic counseling at the Leadership Institute of Seattle and Bastyr University and received her certification as a Substance Use Dependency Professional from Edmonds Community College. She is also certified in Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) and Level 2 Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) and incorporates mindfulness, somatic approaches, and neuroscience in her therapeutic process.

Kris is certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies through the California Institute of Integrative Studies (CIIS) and helps those seeking integration. She especially enjoys working with people exploring addiction and with adult adoptees. She has an office in Woodinville, Washington, where she offers in-person sessions one day a week, and she offers online sessions as well. Kris works with both couples and individuals. Reach out for a free phone consultation.

Laura Edelstein is a certified Hakomi therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Substance Use Disorder Professional. She brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep trust in the body’s wisdom to her work with adults of all ages. Rooted in mindfulness and body-centered awareness, Laura supports clients in reconnecting with their intuition, inner knowing, and capacity for growth and joy.

With over twenty years of experience as a helping professional, Laura blends collaborative and intuitive presence with the use of practical tools. Her work draws from family systems therapy, somatic approaches, and evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She has experience supporting clients through anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Laura offers a compassionate and spiritually open space for exploration. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and committed to creating an environment that honors each person’s lived experience, identity, and path. She believes therapy can be both transformative and unexpectedly joyful. She offers a free fifteen-minute phone or video consultation for new clients.

Meg Heather Ford is a certified Hakomi therapist and birth doula. She got started in the UK as a licensed acupuncturist with a focus on women’s health and community care, and has been working in the field of integrative health for the past twenty years. After her own experience of birthing her two sons and upon returning to the US in 2010, she transitioned towards birth work and underwent further training in order to provide trauma-informed doula support across the full spectrum of reproductive health. Meg is also certified Hakomi teacher supporting the Level 1 Hakomi training. She has been delighted to discover that the realm of Hakomi feels like coming home, weaving together the strands of Taoism and Buddhism that inform both Chinese medicine and the core principles of Hakomi. Her many years of working with the birthing body now reveal a powerful foundation for deep experiential somatic work with her Hakomi clients. Meg lives on Whidbey Island in a multigenerational household where she continues to work as a doula, retreat facilitator, and Hakomi therapist. Learn more at www.megheatherford.com.

Mark Goodman, MA, LMHC, is a certified Hakomi therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington, where he has maintained a private practice for over twenty-five years. He was a faculty member at The Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS) for eight years in the MA degree program, where he trained future therapists, coaches, and consultants. He has also trained in and taught Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes in the community. In the early years of his practice, he was a founding member of the Freedom Project, whose stated mission was to help prisoners transition into peacemakers by bringing workshops on mindfulness and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) into Washington State Prisons. Mark has a BA in English and American Literature from Brown University as well as a MAT (Masters of Teaching) from Tufts University. Before he was a therapist, Mark taught seventh, eighth, and tenth grade English in two different middle and high schools in New Jersey. From that experience, Mark carries a love for literature and archetypes and art and beauty and anything, really, that helps us touch the soul and the deeper, more invisible realms of human experience. Mark has also developed, through his own practice and sharing this practice with others, a deep appreciation for mindfulness and the capacity it has to help us live more authentically, consciously, and joyfully. For information about his practice, visit www.mindfultherapycenter.com.

Tai Hubbert, CHT, E-RYT, YACEP, is a Certified Hakomi Therapist and Teacher, Breathwork Facilitator and Trainer, and founder of Kaisora Breathwork.
Tai’s work supports healing and self-discovery through mindfulness, somatic awareness, and gently expanded states of consciousness. Grounded in Hakomi’s principles of organicity, nonviolence, and mind-body integration, she helps clients explore the intelligence of the body, the patterns of the nervous system, and the deeper beliefs and experiences that shape their lives.

With training in trauma-informed somatic healing, yoga, meditation, breathwork, and shamanic practice, Tai brings a compassionate and intuitive presence to her work. She is particularly interested in the intersection of embodied awareness, healing, spirituality, and personal transformation.

Tai offers Hakomi Therapy, breathwork, and retreats in Seattle and online. Learn more at www.swordandlotus.com & www.kaisorabreathwork.com.

Liz Hunter, MA, LMFT, is a certified Hakomi therapist, teacher, and trainer. She received her BS in Biology from Stanford University and her MA in Couples and Family Therapy from Seattle University, and is licensed in the State of Washington as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She received training in Experiential Psychotherapy with Couples under Rob Fisher and in Mindful Couples Sex Therapy under Maci Daye. Liz is also a certified Discernment Counselor through the Doherty Institute and has additional couples training in the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method. Liz maintains a teletherapy practice where she specializes in couples work. She loves nurturing connection through somatic and experiential methods. She is also a Washington State approved supervisor, offering supervision to associate therapists in private practice. For further information, please visit www.lizhuntercounseling.com.

Lorrie Jones, MBSR, CHT, BSN, RYT, health educator and founder of Simple Serenity LLC, is a certified Hakomi therapist, a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction specialist, and a Certified Counselor in the state of Washington. For 30 years, Lorrie has been providing education, consultation and coaching in support of women on their journey toward personal renewal and mindful living. In her lifetime, she has faced death twice, once from an eating disorder and once from a near-fatal car accident. From these experiences, Lorrie’s mindfulness practice enabled her to fully recover and view life from a place of learning and gratitude. In addition to her therapeutic work, Lorrie has written a series of guidebooks to support people with their healing. For more information, visit www.simpleserenity.com

Rachel Jones (she/her), CHP, is a certified Hakomi practitioner and bodyworker based in Seattle. Rachel brings a rich background of experience to her practice. A passionate advocate, Rachel supports individuals and couples in connecting with their innate healing intelligence and empowerment. She is a lifelong student and has immersed herself in advanced trainings, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hakomi, MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy through the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO), and Francis Weller’s Grief Ritual Training. Rachel’s hands-on expertise extends to bodywork in structural medicine and craniosacral therapy. She has also served as a doula, a women’s group facilitator, and an embodiment teacher. In her sessions, Rachel gracefully integrates IFS and Hakomi, offering support to individuals and couples both in person and virtually. For more information, visit rachelannjones.com.

Carol Ladas Gaskin, MA, CC, LMP, is a Hakomi therapist and senior trainer, and is licensed as a Certified Counselor in the State of Washington. She is a founding member of the Seattle Hakomi Education Network, a member of the Hakomi Institute, and a Clinical member of the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy (USABP). She is the author of Untangling the Knot: The Art of Honoring Ancestors and Unfurling: a book of poems, and coauthor of Hakomi with Internal Family Systems and Focusing: A Deeper Look at Mindfulness-Centered Therapies (2023). She earned her certification as a certified Progoff Intensive Journal Consultant in 1986. She has maintained a counseling practice in the Seattle area for the past twenty years and is now looking for an agent for her memoir. Visit www.carolladasgaskin.com for more information.

Stacy Lewis (she/they), CHT, LMHC, is a certified Hakomi therapist and licensed mental health counselor. Her collaborative, responsive, and reflective style is grounded in compassionate, somatic, and trauma-informed care, and she works from within a non-pathologizing, depth-oriented, and liberation-focused framework. She welcomes the chance to support you in connecting with your inner knowing, expressing yourself authentically, building healthier relationships, and moving toward a more aligned, joyful life. She is passionate about supporting adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, grief and loss, neurodivergence, sensitivity, LGBTQIA+ identities, parenting, and more. Please visit Stacy Lewis Therapy for more information.

Lynn Morrison, MA, CHT, is a therapist with over twenty-five years of experience walking alongside clients as they explore healing, growth, and transformation. She is a Certified Hakomi Therapist and co-founder of the Seattle Hakomi Education Network, and she brings a deep respect for the wisdom of the body and the innate resilience of the human spirit to her work. In addition to Hakomi, Lynn is trained in Internal Family Systems and Focusing, which allows her to support clients in gently uncovering the roots of old patterns and reconnecting with a sense of wholeness. Her approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, creating a safe space for people to heal childhood wounds, discover new possibilities, and experience more freedom and joy in their lives.


Beyond her professional life, Lynn is a potter, gardener, and writer. These creative practices nourish her and reflect the same values she brings to her work with clients: patience, presence, and a deep trust in the process of growth and unfolding.


To find out if Lynn is a good fit for your therapeutic needs, please reach out by phone or email. Lynn provides a free fifteen-minute consultation.

Alasdair Plambeck, CHT, is a certified Hakomi therapist, husband, and father. With roots in meditation, mindfulness, wilderness immersion, and shamanism, he brings years of experience facilitating retreats and transformative group work and supporting individuals through life’s thresholds.

Guided by compassion, sensitivity to the unseen, and a trust in the innate wisdom of the body, psyche, and nature, Alasdair helps people navigate and integrate meaningful experiences—from expanded states of consciousness and major life transitions to deep inner work.

He is particularly passionate about accompanying people through the inner wilds of the psyche and supporting the unfolding of their unique gifts. Reach out to schedule a free discovery call.

Roxanne Peterson, PhD, LMHC, RN, CHT, is a senior trainer with Seattle Hakomi Education Network. She is licensed as a counselor in Washington State and is a member of the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy (USABP). Roxanne’s background in nursing taught her a deep appreciation for the wisdom and beauty of the body, and Hakomi, as a body-centered somatic  therapy, immediately resonated with her.  She also had the great good fortune to study with Ron Kurtz in the later years of his life. In addition to Hakomi, Roxanne is deeply grateful for Family and Systemic Constellations, another body-centered healing modality. She studied for many years with Francesca Mason Boring and greatly appreciates the wisdom Boring shares from her Indigenous ancestors. During her early years, Roxanne pursued higher education and received a research degree in Social Welfare, where she gained an understanding of the interconnection of all life and an appreciation for the experimental process as a way of knowing and exploring deeply. Later, she studied and taught many different energy-healing modalities, including Healing Touch, Reiki, and Chi Kung. These approaches, along with Internal Family Systems and Focusing, influence how she works with clients. Her passion is teaching clients and groups how to access their bodies for their own wisdom and healing.

Kelly L. Ross, MA, LMHC, is a certified Hakomi therapist, a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington, and a certified sex therapist. She works with adults and specializes in recovery from trauma and intimacy issues. Through individual and group work, Kelly guides clients in self-exploration and gentle experiments with the goal of experiencing more freedom and vitality in life. Based in West Seattle, she provides online and in-person sessions. She also supports people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, chemical- and behavioral-recovery issues, and sexual health problems, including difficulties with intimacy, low sexual self-esteem, and out-of-control, addictive behaviors. For further information please visit www.kellylross.com.

Corina Skildum, MA, LMHC is a certified Hakomi therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Seattle, WA. Corrina is passionate about guiding fellow travelers on their journey to self-acceptance, and especially loves helping people learn to surf the waves of their emotions. You might also find her swimming and paddling in calm waters around Washington. Corrina has thirty-five years of experience as an experiential educator and therapist, and she integrates a wide variety of training, including Theater of the Oppressed, Nonviolent Communication, Insight Meditation, EMDR and Lifespan Integration. Corrina is in-network with Premera, Lifewise, and First Choice insurance panels. To learn more or schedule a therapy consultation, visit www.corrinaskildum.com.

Karin Stevens, MFA, CHT, CSSH, MDiv, is a certified Hakomi therapist, certified Sufi Spiritual Healing practitioner, a Sufi teacher, and dance artist. With over twenty-five years in embodied movement and interfaith spiritual practices, she brings wisdom and sensitivity to the needs of every session. Karin believes in the power of movement to bring us back to health, and she has extensive experience transforming anxiety and depression and helping clients finding their voice and sense of purpose. Her work is client led and trauma informed. Working with Karin is a great compliment to physical therapy and medical treatment. Most often, the results of sessions are increased freedom, joy, and spaciousness. She works with both adult individuals and small groups and offers twenty-minute free consultations. She’s available in person in North Seattle or online. To learn more visit www.karinstevensdance.com/move-with-karin

Jendi Watson (she/her), CHT, is a certified Hakomi, IFS Level 2, and Brainspotting practitioner who works globally from Bainbridge Island, Washington. She loves helping folx who identify as Highly Sensitive People(HSPs) or Empaths transform their worry, stress, and burnout into ease, delight, and deep wisdom. Jendi offers individual and group sessions, and she specializes in anger, anxiety, and boundary work. She also loves serving BIPOC and culturally mixed populations. Her practice is highly trauma informed and combines science with energy and ancestral healing to live a heart-led life. When asked “What’s the point of therapy?” she responds, “To simply feel good.” Jendi is a bisexual, cisgender, multicultural woman (Chinese/white). She loves island life with her family, camping, reading over a bowl of pho, and singing with her ukulele. To learn more about her events and book a free consultation, please visit www.NaluCenter.com.

Rowan Walsh, CHt, CHT, LMT, is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Hakomi Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist and a Somatic Movement Educator. She is a skilled and intuitive provider with over 40 years of experience in Washington, Oregon, and California. She has trained with the Seattle Hakomi Education Network and studied Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Richard C. Schwartz and Donna Martin, and she spent three years studying with Georgia Marvin and the senior training staff at Vancouver Hakomi in British Columbia, Canada.

Rowan has many years of experience with integration work associated with altered states of consciousness, and her training in Hakomi and IFS—two methods recommended for work with trauma and integration by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) guidelines—pairs well with her continuing studies in Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP).

Rowan spends as much time as possible in nature, walking, hiking, and gardening. Her therapy sessions are currently conducted online with special arrangements for in-person sessions on an individual basis. Reach out to schedule a free discovery call about therapy or for information about integration sessions. For more information, visit www.roellesh.com