Sandra Riano

(She/Her)

Welcome to Whole-Self Synergy Counseling, a collaborative, compassionate space designed to help you restore natural balance and healing.

Associate Professional Counselor in SEATTLE, WA
Supervised by Sarah Dailey (Washington / LF60188351)

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About My Clients

Drawing on my extensive experience as a school psychologist, I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, families, and neurodivergent individuals, helping navigate complex educational systems. Whether you are facing anxiety, trauma, caregiver stress, or major life transitions, you do not have to navigate this alone. Let’s walk toward greater clarity and connection together.

My Background and Approach

As a proud Colombian with a bicultural background, I offer culturally responsive, affirming therapy in both English and Spanish. Drawing on my extensive experience as a school psychologist, I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, families, and neurodivergent individuals, helping navigate complex educational systems. Our work together is collaborative and shaped by your unique experiences. I take a trauma-sensitive approach, honoring how your past has shaped you while helping you discover that it does not have to define or limit your life. I integrate principles of mindfulness and positive psychology to help you build awareness and recognize your strengths to build on your natural capacity for growth and healing. I also incorporate somatic techniques, recognizing that our bodies often carry experiences and emotions that words alone cannot fully express. My intention is to create a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore challenges, deepening self-understanding.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that each person exists in a constant state of synergy — within themselves and in connection with the greater whole (i.e. nature, culture, work, school, community). When one-part feels disconnected, the entire self can feel out of balance. My work focuses on restoring that natural integration so healing can occur. I believe therapy is a space where you can slow down and feel truly seen and understood. I believe mental health is deeply interconnected with our thoughts, emotions, bodies, and communities. Recognizing that disconnection can leave us feeling stuck, I use a trauma-sensitive, integrative approach combining mindfulness, positive psychology, and somatic techniques to help you integrate all parts of who you are.

Client Focus

Languages
English, Español

Qualifications

License
Associate Professional Counselor, State of Washington · #MC61629561
Supervision
Supervised by Sarah Dailey (Washington / LF60188351)
Years in practice
20 years

I have experience with the following

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Multifaith

Hours & Availability

In-person
Available

Location

Primary Location

720 Seneca St, Ste 107 # 1050
SEATTLE, WA 98101
501-2389945
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 47.6094547°, -122.3303645°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 20 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $150/session

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720 Seneca St, Ste 107 # 1050
SEATTLE, WA 98101

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