Health at Every Size® Healthcare Provider Listing
Additional information about where I can practice: Telehealth and In-Person.
Office location:
101 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
In-Network Insurance Companies:
- Kaiser In-Network
- Regence
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Cigna EAP
- Premera Blue Cross
- United EAP
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Specialties & Areas of Focus:
- Body Image Issues
- Women's Issues
- Adjustment Issues
- Anxiety
- Family Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma
Modalities & Theoretical Lenses:
- Narrative Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Age Groups Served:
- Teens (13-18 years old)
- Adults (18 years old and up)
- Teens (13-18 years old)
- Adults (18 years old and up)
Languages Services Offered In:
- English
- English
My Philosophy of Care
I take an integrative approach to therapy, blending narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and systems theory, while incorporating the Gottman Method (Level 1 certified) for couples. As a member of the Association for Size, Diversity, and Health (ASDAH), I also utilize the Health at Every Size® Principles to guide my work with clients. I believe that building genuine, human connections is at the heart of effective therapy, and I am committed to fostering that sense of safety and trust with each person I work with.
About Me & My Practice
My practice Speranza Wellness was born out of my deep belief in the power of hope, connection, and healing. The name "Speranza," which means "hope" in Italian, not only honors my Italian-American roots but also speaks to the journey many of us take when we go to therapy—often feeling as though it is our last chance for change.
My path to becoming a therapist began with a deep curiosity about how the systems we live in impact our individual experiences. After studying the history of law and ethics in the U.S., I became passionate about understanding the intersection between personal struggles and the larger societal forces that shape them.
My path to becoming a therapist began with a deep curiosity about how the systems we live in impact our individual experiences. After studying the history of law and ethics in the U.S., I became passionate about understanding the intersection between personal struggles and the larger societal forces that shape them.
Accessibility Considerations
I offer both in-person sessions at the Mindful Therapy Elliott Bay office and via telehealth. I utilize the Zoom HIPAA compliant platform for telehealth sessions. The Mindful Therapy offices has parking nearby, elevators that stop at every floor, and each therapy office has a couch for seating.