Healing Begins with One Conversation.
A Safe Place to Heal
I'm Shanie Matthews, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) dedicated to helping adolescents and adults heal from trauma, build resilience, and rediscover hope by integrating Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), EMDR, somatic interventions, and play therapy,
Why I Became a Therapist
My path to becoming a therapist has been shaped by both personal resilience and professional experience. Having overcome trauma, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), an eating disorder, multiple orthopedic injuries, and other life challenges, I know healing is possible.
Today, I combine more than 20 years of experience in health and wellness with evidence-based psychotherapy to help clients heal from trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, and life's transitions. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can reconnect with your strengths and create lasting change.
One breath at a time
The Heart Behind My Practice
For more than 20 years, I've helped people improve their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Today, I integrate that experience with evidence-based psychotherapy to provide individualized care that honors each client's unique story, strengths, and goals.
WHOLE-PERSON CARE
Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, or a major life transition, you don't have to face it alone. My goal is to provide a compassionate space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to reconnect with your strengths, rediscover hope, and create the life you deserve.
YOUR JOURNEY
I integrate EMDR, somatic interventions, play therapy, mindfulness, and attachment-informed care to help process trauma, regulate the nervous systems, and build lasting resilience. We'll move at a pace that is safe, while creating meaningful and sustainable change.
MY APPROACH
My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by personal resilience and a lifelong passion for helping others. As a trauma survivor who recovered from an eating disorder, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other significant life challenges, I understand that healing is rarely linear—but possible.
My why
Healing isn't about finding one perfect solution—it's about creating change through compassionate support, evidence-based care, and meaningful connection. My experiences taught me that hope can return, resilience can grow, and healing is possible, even after life's most difficult chapters.
HEALING IS POSSIBLE
My own healing journey inspired a deep curiosity about the connection between the brain, body, and nervous system. What began as a personal search for healing became a lifelong commitment to understanding trauma, resilience, and the remarkable capacity we all have to grow beyond adversity.
MY PURPOSE
What makes Shanie Matthews a Pro
Licensures & Certifications
NASM
As a Certified Healer with the International Association of Yoga Therapists I am trained to work within the system of yoga and Ayurveda to relieve pain and suffering. My focus is on Traumatic Brain Injuries as well as Chronic Pain and Autism. Yoga Therapy can act as a useful adjunct to Western Medicine or as its own therapy, depending on your unique situation.
C-IAYT
As a certified EMDR therapist, I help clients process unresolved experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming. EMDR supports the brain and nervous system in restoring balance, allowing greater calm, clarity, and resilience.
EMDR Therapist
I completed my 500-hour yoga teacher training with the Ananda School of Yoga and Meditation in 2020, furthering my expertise in yoga’s transformative power. Training with renowned teachers like Saul David Raye, Kia Miller, Shiva Rea, Himalaya Behl, and Seane Corn has allowed me to blend ancient wisdom with modern practices, creating holistic programs for healing and growth.
E-500-Hour RYT
I am a certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with the internationally accredited NASM program. Trained in the Optimum Performance Training model, I specialize in combining strength training with the healing effects of yoga therapy to create a balanced approach to wellness.
I am certified by the foundation, Love Your Brain, in using their proven 6-week curriculum for healing Traumatic Brain Injuries. This specialized program integrates gentle yoga, mindfulness practices, and community connection to support TBI recovery.
LoveYourBrain Yoga Facilitator
LMHCA
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, I hold a Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seattle University and specialize in trauma-informed therapy for adolescents and adults. My approach combines evidence-based psychotherapy with EMDR, somatic interventions, and play therapy to support meaningful, lasting healing.
Trained through the Ananda School of Yoga and Meditation, I incorporate mindfulness principles that support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and greater self-awareness. These practices complement my trauma-informed approach while helping clients cultivate a deeper sense of calm and presence.
Level 2 Meditation Teacher
FROM ME:
FROM THERAPY:
AT YOUR PACE:
MY HOPE:
Compassion, curiosity, and collaboration.
Evidence-based care tailored to your goals.
Healing that honors your nervous system.
That you feel understood and empowered.
What You Can Expect
My Favorite Things
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