Abby Behar, Therapist in WA
Return to yourself.
Do you dream of having freedom in your life around food, from your trauma or anxiety?
You’re in the right place.
Hi I’m Abby (she/her). I am a registered nurse and now licensed therapist who is passionate about helping folks connect to their authentic selves. I believe that healing can happen in the context of a safe, supportive relationship. I bring a compassionate, centering presence to join you in discovering your relationship to all parts of you and your body. You already hold what is needed to heal; I am here to help you unroot that inner knowing.
I understand how difficult this work is because I’ve been there. Because I’ve been there, I know that it takes great vulnerability and courage to begin. You can expect to have a warm ally throughout the process, and I empower you have agency and choice during our work.
My practice is rooted in Health at Every Size principles, and I take an anti-diet approach, as I believe all bodies are good and wise, just as they are. I warmly welcome all in my office, including all sexual orientations, genders, races, country of origin, ethnicity, ability, age, and size.
How I work
Therapy with me isn’t all sitting & talking.
We will work to practice new ways of relating to yourself right in the therapy room.
I see adults and adolescents 13 and older. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the strongest tool that can be utilized in therapy. We will work together to explore narratives from all parts of you. I use curiosity, empathy and humor to develop a safe therapeutic relationship with you (at your pace!), so you may take the skills we use in therapy and use them in your life. Below are the ways in which I work and what you could expect in a session.
Emotion focused: I believe our emotions hold important information for us. I will help you tune in and learn to connect with your emotions, not try to control them.
Experimental: This means we will practice new ways of being and pay close attention to what is happening right now in the therapy room, instead of just talking about new skills to try after session.
Trauma focused: Using EMDR and ego state informed work, we will work to liberate you from past events or relational wounding that are impacting your life now.
Risk taking: Change often requires trying something new. Expect to be gently challenged, always with your consent and goals in mind.
My Background & Training
Education & Licensure
Bachelors of Nursing, Simmons University
Masters of Social Work, Fordham University
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (#LW61656068)
Registered Nurse (MA)
Trainings & certifications
EMDR Basic Training (certification in progress)
Flash Technique (level 1)
Certificate in Embodiment and Regulation Strategies
specializing in:
Eating disorders
Trauma recovery
Anxiety and Perfectionism
