this is our collective story of humanity.
In this life we are walking each other home, and it’s an honor to be a part of that journey. I offer trauma informed, somatic depth work that is infused with attunement, humor, research, and existential wisdom.
Trained in yoga and meditation practices, I also am focused on the connection between our natural world and our inner psychic spaces. I am intrigued by, and love offering, the opportunity to enter the wilderness around us as we explore the wildness within. Together we will explore your life and stories and create space to deepen your connection to your inner world.
“And one day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
— Anaïs Nin
Michelle Largent, MA, LMHC, RYT 200
I am a Mental Health Counselor licensed by Washington State (Credential Number LH61526393).
I received my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology where I focused on trauma, abuse, and addiction. My Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art is from University of Northern Iowa. My professional background is in community mental health, non-profit organizations, and social justice work. I also have an extensive background in spiritual studies and can offer counseling and guidance in that realm.
Along with working with adults, I have experience in working with adolescents. I worked as a school based therapist at a Title 1 middle and high school. I use a combination of relational, psychodynamic, client centered approaches, Internal Family Systems, and practical skills such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
“In the name of daybreak and the eyelids of morning, and the wayfaring moon, and the night when it departs, I swear I will not dishonor my soul with hatred but offer myself humbly as a guardian of nature, a healer of misery, a messenger of wonder, and an architect of peace.” - Diane Ackerman
I’m a lifelong student and have had the honor of studying under great teachers and mentors. I’ve spent time learning from Dr. Gabor Maté, Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Linda Thai, Jack Kornfield, Ruby Gibson, among many, many others. I am certified in treating trauma and I hold certifications in Somatic Trauma Therapy and Narcissistic Abuse Treatment. I attended the Wildcraft Forest School in British Columbia, Canada to complete my Forest Therapy Practitioner certification. I am currently working on my advanced 300 hr yoga teacher training focusing on kundalini, ayurveda, and spirituality at the Yoga Farm in Ithaca, NY.