Neuroaffirming individual & couples therapy in Vancouver, WA and across Washington State
Therapy for those who keep the peace, even when it costs.
You avoid conflict, but it keeps showing up anyway.
Self-sufficient and dependable.
Put together on the outside but lost on the inside.
Keeping quiet about your feelings to keep the peace…yet somehow never quite achieving that peace.
Sound familiar?
Ready for change, but not sure where to begin?
You’re in the right place.
It can be different.
I’m Dr. Savanna Parker, licensed psychologist and founder of Rooted Self Psychology.
I work with adults who have spent years keeping the peace at the expense of themselves, helping them understand their emotional patterns and reconnect with their authentic selves. My practice also offers neuroaffirming diagnostic evaluations for ADHD and autism, and couples therapy.
Rather than helping you find more ways to “get over” your feelings, therapy offers a space to understand what they’re communicating and explore new ways of responding. Together, we can work toward a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns shaping your life and relationships.
Therapy that goes beyond symptom management.
You won’t just find short-term coping strategies here. Learn the root of the repeating patterns in your relationships and find change that lasts.
Instead of pushing you to just “open up,” we’ll work to help you understand why connecting with yourself and others feels difficult in the first place.
Learn how to identify your needs, communicate them clearly, build secure and authentic relationships, and live a values-aligned life.
Did you grow up hearing phrases like these?
“You just need to get over it and move on.”
“Crying won’t help anything.”
“Emotions only get in the way.”
Maybe these phrases have helped you hold it all together. You’re capable of pushing your emotions aside, moving on, and handling things on your own.
So what’s the problem?
“Pushing through” does not bring sustainable well-being.
Your emotions are messages from your nervous system. They help you understand what you need and communicate those needs to others.
When you learn to push your feelings aside, it can become harder to recognize what you need. You may feel disconnected from yourself, but those needs don’t disappear just because you’ve learned to ignore them.
Maybe you’ve wondered how you ended up feeling this way, or why your life doesn’t quite feel like your own.
With support, you can find your way back what feels right for you.
Neuroaffirming therapy for individuals and couples in Vancouver, Washington
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Therapy for ADHD & Autistic Adults
Neuroaffirming therapy for autistic and ADHD adults who want to better understand their relationships and nervous system needs.
Reduce masking and self-abandonment while building greater self-trust and a life made for you.
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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
People-Pleasing & Boundary Setting
Therapy for adults who feel responsible for keeping the peace and managing other people’s feelings at the expense of their own needs.
Understand the roots of people-pleasing and learn to set boundaries that respect your authentic needs.
ADHD & AUTISM ASSESSMENT
Assessment for ADHD and Autism
ADHD and Autism are often misunderstood or overlooked. Rooted Self Psychology offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for adults, using evidence-based assessment processes.
Learn about your brain. Find clarity. Receive practical strategies.
COUPLES THERAPY
Emotionally Focused & Gottman Couples Therapy
Couples therapy for partners who feel stuck in conflict and want to improve communication.
Work to better understand one another and create a more secure relationship while building a foundation of friendship.