Allison Gutscher, LMHC, SUDP, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher
(she/her)
About Me
Welcome! I work from a holistic, trauma-informed lens, offering a unique combination of talk and somatic therapy. By tapping into the innate wisdom of the body, we can cultivate deeper mind-body connection and access deeper healing. My somatic approach is informed by therapeutic yoga, Polyvagal Theory, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Together we get to know and befriend the nervous system, and build new pathways toward connection and safety. Clients are empowered to reclaim a greater sense of choice, build resilience, and nurture their relationships with part's of self and others. My work is also guided by Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory and Internal Family Systems, with a focus on mindfulness. We learn how to work with difficult feelings and thoughts, and build resources for navigating life's complexities. I also offer EMDR and Flash to process traumatic experiences, to find both relief and new perspectives. My intention is to facilitate a safe, supportive, and interactive space where you can access your inner source of strength and bring about positive change. We achieve this by getting to know and trust our inner compass, enabling us to better regulate, establish healthy patterns, deepen connections, and move toward embodying a value-driven, meaningful life.
Education & Experience
EDUCATION Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Substance Use Disorder Counseling Certificate, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA, M.A. in International Business, Webster University, Vienna, Austria, B.A. in International Studies & Business Administration, University of Washington, Seattle, WA TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS Four Blinks Flash, The Integrated EMDR & Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model, Certified EMDR therapist through EMDRIA, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Trauma Themes), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Putting Polyvagal Theory into Practice, Yoga Behind Bars: Trauma-Informed Training, Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga Training, 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Tribe Yoga: Asana, Pranayama, Meditation
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDRIA
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
- German
