Sherae Mulligan, MA, LPCC

Professional Counselor

Meet Sherae

“Now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good”- John Steinbeck 

Entering into therapy is brave work, it can be scary and vulnerable to share your story with another. I hope that together we can engage your story in a way that honors all that you have experienced. Bringing curiosity and attention to the parts that have been neglected, or have not received the care that has been needed. Pointing to the inherent goodness of who you are, as we lean into your story, and empower you in your agency. You are worthy of being heard, known, and cared for. 

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Specialties Include

  • Relationships

  • Multicultural Issues

  • Church Trauma and Abuse

  • Life Transitions

  • Adolescents 

  • Shame

  • Anxiety & Fear 

  • Foster Care/Adoption

  • Trauma/Abuse

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  • M.A. Counseling and Psychology, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, Seattle, WA [LPCC.0021911]

    M.A. International Community Development from Northwest University, Kirkland, WA

    B.A. Sociology from the University of Washington, Seattle, WA

  • My theoretical approach includes a combination of object relations, psychodynamic, and narrative therapy. Relationships often play a part in our wounding, but relationships also play a valuable role in our healing journey. I believe that healing occurs within the container of safe relationships and hope to provide a space for your story to be witnessed, honored, and cared for.

  • My story has involved elements of both joy and sorrow, hope and despair, and there have been times when leaning into my story and experience has felt too scary and vulnerable. One of the ways that I learned to cope with my trauma and pain was through perfectionism, which often left me feeling lonely, isolated, and unknown. Throughout my healing journey, I’ve learned to lean into my story with more curiosity and kindness, especially in areas that have caused me great pain and fear. Much of the reason why I use a relational approach in my therapeutic orientation is that I have seen and felt what it has been like to have my story witnessed with the kindness and care of another, and how these relationships have aided in my healing and allowed me to be known. Through my journey, I have been able to grow in my voice, agency, and choice, as well as find hope and restoration in areas that I felt were too damaged or broken.