Our Team

Our Therapists

Katie Stickney, LMHC

Therapist and Supervisor

I have been providing psychotherapy since 2009 and clinical supervision since 2014. In that time I have been deeply moved to witness the power of human resilience, courage, and power in the face of adversity. It is my honor to walk with you on whatever part of your path you choose to invite me along with, to help you connect with your body, mind, and spirit’s natural capacity for wisdom, growth, and healing. I welcome people of all identities, experiences, cultures, religious traditions (including none or former), political orientations, ability, age, etc! You—and all parts of you—are welcome with me, whether you are seeking counseling, supervision, consulting, or something else.

I primarily draw from EMDR, Parts Work, Polyvagal Theory, Neuroscience, and Somatic practices, with a foundation in Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, and Feminist counseling theories.

Katie is available for:

Clinical Supervision
Consulting
Speaking/Teaching/Workshops/Groups
Individual counseling for teens (ages 16+) and adults

Contact Katie:

katie@taprootcs.com
206-407-9675 (text or voicemail)

Autumn Gray

Intern Therapist

People seek therapy for many reasons. Chances are that you are going through an especially difficult time. Perhaps you are seeking clarity about your identity or current place in life. You could be dealing with experiences in your past that have come back up to trouble you. You may be in a couple or multi-partner relationship that is struggling with communication and connection. You might be feeling stuck or not know which way to turn. Whatever your motivation for reaching out, I am here to hold a safe and supportive space for you as you find your way forward in life.

Modalities: I take an integrative, collaborative approach to counseling. My grounding is in Relational Cultural Therapy, which holds that disconnection and isolation are inherently harmful, and that growth occurs through and toward relationships. Our focus will be on authenticity, mutual empathy, and mutual empowerment as we work to foster healing and growth.

Focus: I work with adults of all genders for individual or relationship counseling. Therapy with me is trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and weight-neutral. I welcome people of all cultural backgrounds and social identities into my therapy practice.

Autumn is available for:

Individual counseling for adults
Couples counseling
CNM or multi-partner relationship counseling

Contact Autumn:

autumn@taprootcs.com
(206) 551-6270 (text or voicemail)

Feline Office Support Staff

  • Tipli

    Tipli prefers to provide a more supportive, comforting presence behind the scenes. Though you may rarely see her, you will occasionally hear her as she utilizes her favorite somatic intervention of vocalization to remind all of us to remain connected to our needs for things like nourishment and play.

  • Kaipo

    Kaipo models the importance of advocating for oneself by communicating her needs with chirpy meows, rumbly purring, and through nonverbal communication such as climbing to the highest bookshelf or a gentle chomp as a reminder to maintain boundaries. She is deeply committed to nurturing connection with loved ones, demanding cuddles on a regular basis.

  • Sammy

    Now retired, Sammy enjoyed modeling the importance of rest and co-regulation by napping in the therapist's arms. Operating from a play therapy lens, Sammy also frequently expressed his oral sensory needs through biting, ensuring everyone's attention remained on the present moment.