​​Susan has devoted over three decades to social services and mental health, guided by deep compassion and curiosity about human behavior. She began her career co-founding a shelter for women and children in Indiana before earning her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School and a Doctor of Ministry in International Feminist Theology from San Francisco Theological Seminary.

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Passionate about making therapy accessible, Susan co-founded Seattle Therapy Alliance, a low-cost clinic for women, in 2009. Her work integrates trauma-informed care, relationship support, and innovative approaches to personal growth and healing.

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Becoming a mother in 2012 has further shaped her understanding of human development and family dynamics. Today, she feels honored to walk alongside clients as they pursue healing and transformation.

 

 

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​Jerry brings a remarkably diverse background to his work as a companion on the path of healing and personal growth. Informed by extensive studies in the Earth sciences, advanced mathematics, fluid mechanics, feminist liberation, poetry, applied theology, and nuclear energy, Jerry coordinated fish and watershed restoration and carbon emission reduction projects for 40 years, converting antiquated infrastructure to innovative state-of-the-art systems that benefit Pacific salmon, local communities, and diverse, traditionally opposed stakeholders. Throughout his career, Jerry held an absurdly idealistic commitment to cultivating regenerative practices and processes that sought to empower people to live simply for the common good of all.

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Alongside his professional pursuits, Jerry has deeply immersed himself in inner work and spiritual development, including in Franciscan Father Richard Rohr’s original Men’s Rites of Passage in the deserts of New Mexico. While the men’s work set him on an important path, Jerry’s own transformative journey continued through profound personal experiences—including facing cancer—and learning from extraordinary women whose wisdom reshaped his understanding of healing and initiation.

 

These days, he focuses on poetry and music, the poets most influential to him being Leonard Cohen for pure theology, Robert Frost for pastoral essence, Robinson Jeffers for misanthropic allegory, Mary Oliver for mystery and wonder, the Sufi mystics for liminal space, and former Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest on behalf of the Pacific Northwest Salmon.​​

​Sydni brings a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families build stronger, healthier relationships. She is currently completing her M.A. in Counseling Education at Portland State University, specializing in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling, and maintains a 4.0 GPA. Sydni is particularly interested in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and sex therapy.

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With over a decade of experience in therapeutic and helping roles, Sydni brings empathy, leadership, and a deep understanding of family dynamics as a married mother of two. Her background includes working as a Behavior Intervention Specialist in schools, mentoring youth in the juvenile justice system, and supporting public health departments through major transitions. She is skilled at meeting clients where they are, helping them identify goals, and supporting their growth with compassion and respect. She is committed to ethical, client-centered care for people of all backgrounds.

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Sydni grew up in a small mountain town in Colorado and feels most at peace outside while hiking, biking, or sitting in the quiet with a good book. 

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​Isabella Culpepper brings warmth, organization, and a global perspective to the Bridge To Relationship team. Over the past four years, she’s lived and studied in Costa Rica, Czechia, and Italy, developing cultural awareness, adaptability, and a genuine love for connecting with people.

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A certified Yoga Instructor after six transformative months in a Bahamas ashram, Bella blends mindfulness and wellness with practical skills honed in hospitality, client service, and event management. She’s currently pursuing a degree in Psychology in Athens, Greece, deepening her understanding of human relationships and well-being.

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Friendly and resourceful, Bella keeps the Bridge To Relationship office running smoothly—and when she’s not tending to client or office needs, you can usually find her soaking up the sun at the beach.

​Mary Jane specializes in helping adult survivors of childhood neglect, abuse, and trauma find lasting healing and resilience. She has advanced training in working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by sex addiction, as well as families navigating the challenges of ADHD. More recently, she completed training at the Integrative Psychiatry Institute to offer Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) and is licensed in Oregon to provide psilocybin facilitation, wrap-around services, and integration.

 

Mary Jane considers it an honor to support clients on their journeys toward wellbeing, offering care that goes beyond credentials to create a deeply heart-centered experience. Drawing from her own personal path of healing from childhood abuse and rigid religious environments, she believes a counselor’s effectiveness is rooted in the work she’s done within herself. She’s passionate about helping clients reach the spectacular view waiting at the top of their own climbs.

​​Kathy brings a warm, compassionate presence to her work, integrating mindfulness, somatic awareness, and experiential therapy to help clients reconnect with their inner wisdom. She holds an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a somatic emphasis, along with over two years of training in the Hakomi Method and Re-Creation of the Self through M.E.T.A. (Mindful Experiential Therapy Approaches).

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A lifelong learner, Kathy draws from a rich blend of professional training, personal growth, and decades of life experience. Her approach is informed by ongoing studies in the mind–body connection, trauma, anxiety, emotional awareness, parts work, neurodiversity, chronic pain and illness, nature, ecology, gardening, and spirituality. She has trained with leaders in areas such as Trauma-Sensitive Movement, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain, and integrating IFS, AEDP, and Coherence Therapies.

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Grounded in curiosity, empathy, and respect for each client’s pace, Kathy blends elements from mindful, body-centered, emotion-focused, and relational therapies to foster self-acceptance, resilience, and meaningful change.

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​C.M. is a master’s-level counseling intern at Portland State University specializing in marriage, couple, and family counseling. With dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology and philosophy, his work blends a deep curiosity about human thought and behavior with practical tools for healing and connection. He has additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, parts work, and somatic techniques, supporting clients in reducing anxiety, processing trauma, and strengthening relationships.

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C.M.’s professional path includes over a decade in the hospitality industry, where he developed exceptional skills in rapport-building, conflict navigation, and fostering connection with people from all walks of life. As founder and editor-in-chief of Cathexis Northwest Press, he has honed his ability to attune to diverse perspectives and engage with each story from a place of empathy and multicultural awareness. He brings this same attunement into the therapy room, honoring each client’s unique voice and journey.

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As a poet and musician, C.M. he writes as a way of grasping the intangible and making sense out of overwhelming stimulus. He reads Nietzsche for fun but only pretends to understand him. His favorite poet is John Ashbury.