Sonia Albin

I have lived in and outside of Mexico, Houston, Seattle, and Maine, and have felt at home in a number of ecosystems. I’ve held many titles: marine biologist, research scientist, environmental educator, elementary school teacher, farmer, barista, mom...I come from a multi-national, multi-cultural family. When I’m not therapizing, I’m outside with my family and my pets, gardening, writing, moving my body, and goofing off.

I dedicated the first part of my career to connecting with nature through science, outdoor adventure education, and horticulture, while doing my own therapeutic work. Nature has always been part of my healing and how I care for others. I graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Aquatic and Fisheries Science, and earned my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. I have 8 years of combined experience in eating disorder treatment at every level of care. My 5 years of private practice experience has centered on complex trauma presentations.

My approach is genuine, direct, and down to earth. I promise to prioritize your well-being, to be honest, and to listen to your intuition so you can, too. I incorporate Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and Nature, and collaborate with dietitians, physicians, psychiatrists, energy workers, and other therapists as appropriate for a holistic treatment approach.

You can expect to be warmly welcomed, and then I will ask you lots of questions so I can get an understanding of who you are and how to help you. Subsequent sessions are more organic and unstructured.