Ashley "Bird" Sandau (she/her)

MA, R-DMT, LMHCA
Accepting Clients

I am the founder of The Embodynest PLLC, an extension of my passion for movement, healing, and connection.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Bellingham, WA
Supervised by Kimberly Rothwell, BC-DMT, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, CADC

Services

About My Clients

I tend to be a good fit for people who are open to exploration, those who are curious about their patterns, their resilience, their relational dynamics, and the deeper intelligence of their bodies. I am less interested in labeling and more interested in understanding how your strategies once protected you and how they may be asking to evolve.

My Background and Approach

My approach is experiential and rooted in lived experience, meaning we pay attention to what is happening in real time in your body, emotions, and relationships. It is relational-cultural, acknowledging that we shape and are shaped by connection. It is multicultural and feminist in orientation, honoring identity, power, and context while staying strengths-based and liberation-focused. And it is integrally informed, attuned to what is emerging and ready to be revealed in your life’s unfolding. The Embodynest is a blend of somatic psychotherapy, dance/movement therapy, and integrative clinical modalities designed to support you in reclaiming your body’s voice and wisdom. While movement is welcome here, it is never required. Some sessions may look like traditional talk therapy. Others may incorporate breath, sensation tracking, imagery, expressive arts, or gentle movement. You lead the way. We move at the pace of your nervous system, not productivity culture.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • LifeWise
  • Premera
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $95 - 200/session

Info

Email Ashley "Bird"
Herald Building 1155 North State Street
Bellingham, WA 98225

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