About Jurnee
I belong to the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arika Nation which is a tribe located in Western North Dakota. Growing up, I was greatly impacted by my grandmother, mother, aunties, cousins, and many other strong Indigenous women in my life who taught me the importance of caring for each other within our communities. I additionally witnessed the often devastating results of generational trauma paired with a lack of culturally appropriate mental healthcare services, which is ultimately what led me to go into mental health work. I do not take my role as a careworker lightly; I am honored to be able to work with individuals as they are on their healing journeys. My own lived experiences with being neurodivergent and experiencing mental health struggles has also impacted my interest in psychology and guides my practice. Because of these experiences, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate an oftentimes unfamiliar mental healthcare system and open up to a stranger about things that may have been unspoken for generations. My priority is building a therapeutic relationship built on safety, trust, curiosity, and oftentimes humor!
When not being a therapist, I love spending time outside swimming, running, hiking, identifying plants, and camping. I also enjoy live music, photography, cooking, and eating at great restaurants!
Credentials, Trainings, and Memberships:
Bachelor of Science in Child Psychology from University of Minnesota
Master of Arts in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology from University of Washington
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Currently training in trauma-focused therapy, including somatic and IFS approaches (not yet certified)
My Background
My approach is trauma-informed, decolonized, and holistic. I work with individuals who have experienced trauma, generational trauma/oppression, anxiety, depression, body image dissatisfaction, suicidality, identity/self-esteem issues, and neurodivergence. I additionally value working with those belonging to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. In my work I am warm, non-judgemental, non-pathologizing, and authentic. I am person-centered, which means I never believe that I know my clients better than they know themselves, however I will gently challenge when appropriate. Additionally, I often use humor in the therapeutic space as this has been a traditional tool of healing within many Indigenous communities, including my own.
I have been trained through my education and previous employment in mostly cognitive/behavioral approaches, however, I am currently attending trainings and educating myself in more somatic-based modalities including internal family systems (IFS). As someone who takes an eclectic approach to therapy, I collaborate with clients at the start of our therapeutic relationship and ongoing, to make sure that I am working in a way that best tailored to them. My job is to provide a warm and accepting space where you can feel safe to be your authentic self. This is a space where we can explore the different parts within yourself and how your past has shaped you and your sense of identity, where you can process painful memories, grief, trauma, where you can identify your values and goals, and so much more. I work primarily via telehealth with limited in-office appointments in Ballard.
Contact me: prairiesmokecounseling@proton.me