About Me
Hi there! My name is Alanna Muir and I am an LMHCA in Washington State. I am glad you found your way here and am looking forward to connecting with you!
I have my Masters of Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Puget Sound. During my time there I had the opportunity to learn and grow through internships at BRIDGES: Center for Grieving Children and HopeSparks Family Services. I have my Bachelors of Science in Sociology from Arizona State University. While there I engaged in research in the Family and Human Development Department on the Gender and Academic Achievement and Performance Project (GAAP) which examined the factors that influence the gender and racial gaps in education as well as other systems that might impact children’s performance.
I deeply value my connection with my clients, and I strive to create relationships, and an environment, that are client-centered and free of judgment. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all and I tailor my approach to each person based on their individual needs and strengths.
I approach our sessions with an authentic sense of curiosity; a belief in your worthiness and capacity to flourish; and confidence that, whether you can recognize it right now or not, we are all uniquely resilient and capable of healing and change. Together we will embark on a journey to explore the experiences you are finding troubling or ways you are trying to understand yourself better.
I specialize in working with teens and adults who are looking to improve their self-esteem and self-compassion, and better manage anxiety and/or depression. I often work with individuals who are experiencing challenges related to change, grief, and life transitions. I enjoy integrating self-compassion techniques, mindfulness, breath work, movement, art, play, and nature into the therapeutic process. I am trained in, and bring into therapy, several evidence-based practices as well, including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
In my personal life, I enjoy spending time in nature to help keep me grounded. I view myself as a life-long learner and am often trying to pick up something new (baking, knitting, photography, etc.). I am also a fan of video games, board games, and the occasional Netflix marathon.
Hi there! My name is Alanna Muir and I am an LMHCA. I am glad you found your way here and am looking forward to connecting with you!
I have my Masters of Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Puget Sound. During my time there I had the opportunity to learn and grow through internships at BRIDGES: Center for Grieving Children and HopeSparks Family Services. I have my Bachelors of Science in Sociology from Arizona State University. While there I engaged in research in the Family and Human Development Department on the Gender and Academic Achievement and Performance Project (GAAP) which examined the factors that influence the gender and racial gaps in education as well as other systems that might impact children’s performance.
I deeply value my connection with my clients, and I strive to create relationships, and an environment, that are client-centered and free of judgment. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all and I tailor my approach to each person based on their individual needs and strengths.
I approach our sessions with an authentic sense of curiosity; a belief in your worthiness and capacity to flourish; and confidence that, whether you can recognize it right now or not, we are all uniquely resilient and capable of healing and change. Together we will embark on a journey to explore the experiences you are finding troubling or ways you are trying to understand yourself better.
I specialize in working with teens and adults who are looking to improve their self-esteem and self-compassion, and better manage anxiety and/or depression. I often work with individuals who are experiencing challenges related to change, grief, and life transitions. I enjoy integrating self-compassion techniques, mindfulness, breath work, movement, art, play, and nature into the therapeutic process. I am trained in, and bring into therapy, several evidence-based practices as well, including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
In my personal life, I enjoy spending time in nature to help keep me grounded. I view myself as a life-long learner and am often trying to pick up something new (baking, knitting, photography, etc.). I am also a fan of video games, board games, and the occasional Netflix marathon.
“Being human is not about being any one particular way; it is about being as life creates you—with your own particular strengths and weaknesses, gifts and challenges, quirks and oddities.”
— Kristin Neff
Evening and weekend appointments available.