Madrona Therapy NW

08/25/2025

Anxiety can pull us out of the present moment and into racing thoughts. The 5-4-3-2-1 method is a simple grounding practice that helps bring us back to what’s real and steady—our senses. 🌿
This technique is believed to be created by Betty Alice Erickson, daughter of famed Psychiatrist and Psychologist Dr Milton H. Erickson, who shared it as a way to calm the mind through gentle sensory awareness. Over time, therapists around the world have adopted it as a trusted tool for easing anxiety and reconnecting with the present.
Next time things get overwhelming, try moving through your senses one step at a time. 💙

08/20/2025

Welcome to Madrona Therapy NW!

Our office was created with intention—grounding colors, textures that invite calm, and art that reflects resilience and balance.
For many, beginning therapy can feel daunting. My hope is that this space makes the first step feel just a little softer.

At Madrona Therapy NW, you don’t have to edit yourself. Whether you’re navigating cultural identities, relationship dynamics, or simply working toward breathing easier in your own skin, this is a place for connection, balance, and growth.

The room is just the container. The real work begins when you feel safe enough to unfold.

*Located in Tacoma’s Stadium District, near Wright Park.*

08/07/2025

🌲 Welcome to Madrona Therapy NW! 🌲

I'm so glad you're here.

Madrona Therapy NW was founded with the belief that healing happens through connection — to ourselves, our bodies, and our communities.

We specialize in working with artists, engineers, and restaurant industry folx — people who often carry deep emotional labor, perfectionism, or burnout behind the scenes. Whether you’re navigating relationships, identity, trauma, or just feeling stuck, therapy can offer space to breathe, reflect, and realign.

My approach is trauma-informed, somatic, and attachment-based, with a commitment to inclusivity for LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent communities.

If you’re curious about working together, you can find more info or schedule a free 20-minute consult at www.madronatherapynw.com. We offer in-person sessions in Tacoma and telehealth around the WA portion of the Salish Sea.

Thanks for being here — I look forward to growing with you.

Warmly,

devrim

Offering compassionate Somatic EMDR therapy and trauma-focused counseling in Tacoma’s Stadium District at The Healing House, just 2 blocks from Wright Park. Specialized care for individuals, couples, and all relationship types, including first-generation / multicultural Americans. Start healing to...