Somatic Therapy for People Who Care for People
Somatic and Mindfulness-based therapy combining neuroscience with a social-ecological lens
Hi, I’m Calvin
I’m a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience supporting adults through trauma and life transitions. I specialize in helping people who care for others to reconnect with themselves through somatic, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed therapy. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focuses on helping you make sense of your inner experience while honoring your agency, dignity, and identity. I use somatic and social ecosystem approaches that make therapy with me notably different than standard talk therapy. Unlike top-down approaches that rely mainly on thoughts, somatic therapy invites the body into the conversation, which facilitates a literal sensation of change in the body that we use to track our needs and progress in order to access a more aligned and embodied experience of ourselves and the world we live in.
Learn more about me, or explore my approach, and theoretical orientation.
Calvin Linder (he/him) Mental Health Counselor Associate License: (WA) MC61476639 Education: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Seattle University, 2023) Nationally Certified Counselor NCC Capricorn, Libra, Virgo
Who Are You?
You’ve spent a lot of energy showing up for friends, family, or coworkers. Your ability to anticipate others’ needs is remarkable, and like a superpower, it has likely helped you navigate life, survive challenges, and even find your way into a professional or social role where you help others regularly.
But lately, it’s left you exhausted. Despite your best efforts, you struggle to find the space and support you need to recharge and sustain yourself. Perhaps your feelings about the people you support are even changing.
You want to make changes and be your best self, but trusting others, or even yourself, feels risky. Maybe you’re starting a new chapter or trying to hold a new perspective and aren’t sure how to maintain it.
If this resonates, therapy can provide a safe space to explore these feelings, reconnect with yourself, and build the tools to care for both yourself and others. Healing is possible, and you deserve it not on merit of who you are or what you do alone but because you are innately valuable and worth knowing and connecting with.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I’m in-network with Premera Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente (all plans), United Healthcare, Molina of Washington, Regence, and Coordinated Care.
A goal I’ve held for year that feels truly meaningful to actualize is the ability to provide free therapy for people with limited access to Healthcare. I reserve a few spots (5–8, depending on my current caseload) for clients using Medicaid-funded plans (Molina and Coordinated Care). If you plan to use one of these, please reach out. I can add you to a short waitlist and contact you when a spot opens.
If I’m not in-network with your provider, I can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement and walk you through that process. I also offer a sliding scale and am happy to discuss options for those who prefer not to use insurance.
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I support adults, especially people who care for people such as counselors, nurses, attorneys, peer specialists, and case managers, in accessing new parts of themselves through somatic and mindfulness based therapy. This work helps clients process trauma, develop emotional regulation skills, and strengthen their capacity to care for themselves and others. I also work with adults navigating anxiety, complex trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and self doubt. Learn more about my approach and why I do this work in my full bio
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Yes! I offer free 15-minute consultations as a low-pressure way to connect, explore your needs, and see if we’re a good fit.
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Yes, research shows online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Telehealth also offers comfort, accessibility, consistency.
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Sessions last 50 minutes. The first session (if using insurance) is a diagnostic assessment and intake. Following sessions explore emotions, patterns, and experiences at a pace that feels safe and meaningful. I use somatic, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based techniques, including meditation, breathwork, stress-reduction practices, and psychoeducation on trauma and neurobiology.
We may also explore how external social factors like work, community, and cultural influences, interact with your experience of yourself. you can read more about this in my approach
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Results vary by goals and circumstances. Many clients notice positive shifts after a few sessions, but I recommend a minimum 3-month period for lasting change. We’ll check in regularly and can incorporate assessments to track progress. If at any point you need to take a break, you’re always welcome to return. Therapy doesn’t have to be a long-term commitment.
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It varies depending on your unique needs, goals, and what you’re working through. While many clients begin to experience positive shifts after a few sessions, I recommend a minimum of 3 months as a trial period to truly start seeing lasting change. This allows time for us to build trust, explore deeper patterns, and apply the tools and techniques that will support your growth. The process is personal, and we’ll check in regularly to adjust the approach as needed, so you can experience tangible progress along the way. If you like we can even incorporate diagnostic assessments and evaluations to measure your outcomes.
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I require 48-hour notice for cancellations. This ensures fairness and allows sessions to be offered to others in need. Late cancellations or missed sessions may incur a fee. After three late or missed sessions, we’ll discuss a plan to keep therapy effective and accessible. Thank you for helping maintain equity and continuity of care.
Contact Me
Have questions about my practice? Feel free to read my bio or learn more from my Psychology Today profile.
