Welcome
About
Jaya Ramesh
Therapy is healing partly because of the relationship we cultivate, so I want you to know who I am too. I am an Indian immigrant, a cisgender, neurodivergent, woman of color. I have been married for over 18 years and am raising two beautiful neurodivergent children with my partner.
I understand what it’s like to feel like the day-to-day is about surviving AND I also know thriving is possible. You don’t have to be stuck.
My life story has been living in the in-between spaces, where the ground has been rich for nurturing questions of belonging, displacement, journeying, identity, and navigating the reality of being neither here nor there. The world asks us to pick sides. It asks are you White or Black? Are you straight or gay? Are you Male or Female? Not allowing for the range of possibilities and expressions limits us and our ability to connect with those most beloved to us. I personally understand the pain of not belonging, of being displaced, and the questions of authenticity that surface.
Before becoming a therapist I taught at a local college and worked as an environmental campaigner. My experiences in life have shown me that struggle is inevitable, but learning how to cope with struggle can develop confidence, calm, and connection. I have learned that transitions, the spaces between endings and beginnings, can both feel incredibly scary AND can be the most fertile periods of growth, especially in the context of our most important relationships.
I love supporting couples to find their way back to each other. It is my highest honor to walk alongside both of you on this journey.

Image Description: Indian woman, black jacket, red shirt and silve necklace, with shoulder length black air
Experience & Qualifications
My learning journey
Credentials
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LMHC in the State of Washington (LH61079932)
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Masters in Counseling Psychology from the Leadership Institute of Seattle at Saybrook
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Masters in Environmental Anthropology from the University of Washington Seattle
Training & Continuing Education
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Cultural Somatics Training for racial trauma
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through International Association of Trauma Professionals
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EMDR Training Level I
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Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples externship
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Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1
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Relational Privilege Training
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Acceptance Commitment Therapy Training
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In training- Somatic Experiencing 2021
Professional Memberships
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American Mental Health Counselors Association
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Washington Mental Health Counselors Association
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Multicultural Counselors Organization
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International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Seattle EFT
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South Asians Behavioral Health Initiative
Presentations, Panels & Groups
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Podcast Interview, for Haley, for You on Parenting at the Intersections
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Led process groups for Indian and Indian American seniors through the Indian Association of Western WA
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Training for Group Practices:
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Liberatory healing,
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decolonizing therapy
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ADHD
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Panel Moderator at MOHAI on Defining Success and Finding Best Fit in Indian American Community
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Panel Moderator at International Community School on Youth Mental Health
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Panel Participant on Mental Health During COVID-19
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Interview with Seattle Times on One Year After Pandemic
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Impostor Syndrome: An Anti Oppressive and Somatic Approach. Co-Facilitated with Laura Kramer
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Interview with Seattle Times on Mental Health during COVID Pandemic
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Article on Parenting During COVID-19
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Article on managing stress in your partnerships
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Panel Participant on Queer Allyship in South Asian Community
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Panel Moderator at U-Heights on Mental Health During COVID Pandemic
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Panel Moderator at U-Heights on Examining our Responses: BLM, Protests and COVID-19
