You are not alone in dealing with parts of yourself that doubt: ‘Am I good enough?’, ‘I’m failing at this’, ‘I should be doing (___), ‘Why can’t I just (___)?’. It is this human experience that allows us to do this work together. We are inundated with expectations that have been in some shape or form passed down from the society we are a part of or from generations before. We live amidst the backdrop of an ever-present dominant societal narrative, along with cultural expectations – find perfect balance and harmony with all the roles you take on (i.e. partner, friend, colleague, mother, father, daughter, son, sister ….the list goes on).
Truthfully, I started my own practice to be the therapist I never got in my younger years. In my practice, I work with women to transform their relationship with the most important person in their lives, the one they've been ignoring, criticizing, and doubting … themselves.
I consider it a true privilege to be invited into this sacred space of healing where you are finally and completely available to yourself.
hi, I'm sunita (she/her)
MA, LMFT
PNW lover, Wanderlust. Compassion mentor. Rest advocate. Psychotherapist.
Big fan of slowing down.
New Roots Therapy
My passion is to hold space, create safety and allow you to be a better care taker of yourself
Change happens in simple, quiet moments – moments where we have chosen to slow down, and choose vulnerability. What if we took time to pause? What if we got curious with how these feelings of ‘not good enough’ have shaped us, and what memories they hold onto? What if we sat down and befriended the parts of ourselves that are so frustrated, hurt, angry and overwhelmed?
A bit about me
I received my Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from PLU. I have had experience working in community mental health settings, school-based counseling, and at a couples and families therapy center within a university. I consider my self a forever-student, and enjoy pursuing additional trainings.
I am a parent, partner, sibling, child, therapist, and friend. I was born in Canada, and have lived in California and Hawai’i. I now consider Washington home, though Hawai'i will always have my heart. I currently live in the greater Seattle area. When I am not working - I might be me researching my next vacation destination, entertaining littles (making it to nap time both for me and them). You might find me enjoying my latest (some streaming service) binge with our pup who endures the late nights alongside us (our vigilant dog struggles to leave our side), savoring food, learning something new and listening to podcasts. I find inspiration in sunshine, exploring new-to-me neighborhoods, replicating a restaurant recipe, conversations, and dreaming of where to travel next.
The foundations
education + self
Recent Trainings
Perinatal Mental Health Training
Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship
IFS Level 1 Training
