MICHELLE PERRIER, MA | WASHINGTON LMHC #MHC.LH.70111650
meet your EMDR therapist
Hello I’m Michelle Perrier!
In our work together, you'll find a compassionate space where you can navigate life's transitions and challenges, from traumatic experiences and relationship dynamics to managing intense emotions like anxiety, depression, and stress.
My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by my own experiences with trauma, identity, and loss. I personally understand the impact that trauma has on the body, mind, and soul. After a career in advertising, I realized I was yearning for deeper meaning and connection. After almost losing my father, I committed fully to living my purpose as a therapist.
I am a multiracial Korean, white, and Native American millennial cisgender woman. I bring a multicultural and relational lens to therapy, honoring how identity, culture, and community shape our mental health. I believe healing is not just personal. It is relational, communal, and embodied.
I am trained in EMDR, a powerful tool for processing trauma. I believe we all have an innate ability to heal, and my goal is to empower you with the tools you need to thrive. My clients have experienced less anxiety, greater presence, better stress management, trauma processing, and increased confidence.
Using EMDR, mindfulness, somatic practices, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), we address anxiety and trauma by exploring your attachment patterns, relationship dynamics, and past experiences. We will work on deepening your connection to your body and emotions, guiding you away from constant fight-or-flight responses.
values and approach
I don’t believe you are broken. Even the patterns you struggle with often developed as ways to protect you, help you belong, or carry you through experiences that felt overwhelming. Instead of meeting those parts of you with shame, we will approach them with tenderness and curiosity.
You deserve to feel respected and involved in your own healing. I will listen closely, explain the purpose behind our work, and welcome your honest feedback, including when something doesn’t feel right. You will never be pressured to share or process more than you are ready for. We will move at a pace that honors you.
I am committed to creating a space where all of who you are is welcome. Your culture, race, gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, spirituality, family history, and other identities will be met with care and cultural humility. You should not have to hide, translate, or minimize parts of yourself to be understood.
Healing is rarely a straight line, and you do not have to do it perfectly. Sometimes it looks like setting a boundary, grieving what you needed but didn’t receive, resting without guilt, or slowly learning to treat yourself with the compassion you have always deserved.
If you're seeking a path filled with compassion, acceptance, and connection, I warmly invite you to reach out. Together, let's navigate towards peace and resilience.
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Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Summa Cum Laude
Bachelors of Business Administration Marketing from The University of Oklahoma
I completed my clinical internship at Liberation Institute in Portland, Oregon
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Washington State #MHC.LH.70111650
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I regularly participate in training, workshops, conferences, and consultations to further develop my skills and growth as a clinician. I have received advanced training and mentorship in EMDR (eye movement and desensitization reprocessing), parts work, somatic experiencing, and trauma-informed care. I have completed EMDR basic training from Trauma Therapist Institute and working toward EMDRIA certification. I specialize in working with trauma, abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, and attachment issues.
List of trainings completed:
EMDR Basic Training by Trauma Therapist Institute
Clinical Competencies in Treating Dissociative Identities for the EMDR Therapist by Trauma Therapist Institute
Using EMDR to Assess and Treat Identity-Based Trauma by EMDRIA
EMDR with Autism and Neurodiverse Characteristics: the SCOT and START models by EMDR Advanced Training and Distance Learning
Trauma Informed Care by Trauma Support Services
Trauma Informed Care by Trauma Therapist Institute
Using Ethics to Dismantle Cultural Encapsulation for Healthcare Professionals by TPN.health
Beyond Self-care: What Actually Sustains Clinicians by Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMHCA)
Holding Space While Staying Grounded: In-Session Support for Clinician Self-Regulation by TPN.health
Reclaiming Self-Energy: A Path Beyond Clinician Burnout by Shelterwood Collective
Pending Trainings:
IFS LEVEL 1 - Feb 2027
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At the core of my therapy practice is the belief in the profound impact of early relationships on both the mind and body, guided by EMDR and Polyvagal Theory and the interconnectedness of our physiological and emotional experiences. I integrate this understanding with a strong emphasis on radical acceptance, helping clients embrace their present circumstances and emotions without judgment. Through a blend of psychodynamic insights, mindfulness, EMDR reprocessing, somatic practices, and a deep focus on the body-mind connection, my eclectic and relational approach aims to foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and resilience, ultimately leading to more fulfilling and balanced lives.
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EMDRIA (EMDR International Association) Member
Washington Mental Health Counselors Association Member
Shelterwood Collective Member
Associations and Qualifications
Outside of therapy, you might find me running (currently training for my first half marathon!), hiking, traveling, learning Spanish, listening to music or spending time in nature. I also love connecting with friends and hanging out with my sweet 14 years old pug, Stevie.
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