Khava Dobrenski

I have always been deeply curious about people. Rarely satisfied with surface-level conversations, I am drawn to the deeper layers of what shapes us — our experiences, relationships, nervous systems, and the stories we carry about ourselves.

Since graduating from Bastyr University in 2016, I have worked in community behavioral health with adults navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and complex trauma. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to live with symptoms that seem to take over your thoughts, emotions, or body. I also deeply respect the courage it takes to sit across from someone you barely know and begin sharing your inner world.

I believe we heal in relationships. Therapy is not about “fixing” you — it is about creating a space where you feel safe enough to explore what hurts and what protects you. My role is to offer a steady, compassionate reflection as you begin to understand the parts of you that developed in order to survive.

My approach is grounded in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, and mindfulness-based practices. I work from a “bottom-up” perspective, meaning we pay attention to how your nervous system and body respond to stress and trauma. Your body sends signals — sensations, emotions, impulses — and your mind creates meaning around them. When we gently work with both, healing becomes possible.

Through telehealth, I provide therapy for adults throughout Washington State. My style is warm, collaborative, and attuned. Together, we will move at a pace that feels safe while building the capacity for deeper healing.