About Jaya

Whatever the reason that brought you here, the “work” is impossible without a relationship. Healing and growth are embedded in the context of the connection you and I continuously form. In that spirit, I share a little about myself.

I am a settler from South India living on the unceded and stolen lands of the Coastal Salish peoples. I am a daughter, mother, sister, spouse, friend and student. These relationships with kin, alive and transitioned, the relationship with the land I live on today and the land I come from, breathe life into me and make me who I am today. I am blessed by the many teachings of my ancestors, elders, and mentors. My resilience practices include vipassana meditation, being in nature, having long conversations with dear ones, and playing with my dog.

Indian woman, red tank top, silver necklace, with arms crossed and shoulder length black hair

Experience & Qualifications

    • LMHC in the State of Washington (LH61079932)

    • Approved Supervisor in Washington

    • Masters in Counseling Psychology from the Leadership Institute of Seattle at Saybrook

    • Masters in Environmental Anthropology from the University of Washington Seattle

    • Somatic Abolitionism with Resmaa Menakem

    • AEDP Level 1 Certification

    • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through International Association of Trauma Professionals

    • EMDR Training Level I

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples externship

    • Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1

    • Core Principles of Group Psychotherapy 1

    • Relational Privilege Training

    • Acceptance Commitment Therapy Training

    • Somatics training