Hi. I’m Judy Almazan Stuhmer, MA, LMHC. Welcome.
Culturally sensitive trauma counseling and EMDR therapy for individuals. In-person and online, located in Seattle, Washington.
Hello.
Thank you for being here. No matter what brought you, know you are not alone and there are many ways to find help. I offer a warm, open presence and a collaborative, anti-oppressive approach to counseling. Working with folks from all walks of life, my aim is to understand challenges that interfere with your well-being within the context of your unique life experience. Influenced by many perspectives, my integrative style leans toward exploring how we fit into the world (existentialism), our relationship with our bodies (somatics), and examining multiple aspects of self from a parts perspective (Internal Family Systems/IFS-informed). I’m also trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) which is an effective and experiential approach to healing trauma. Because no two people are the same, as we find a way forward, our work together is tailored to your needs.
My practice at a glance:
Adults (18+)
Biracial/Multicultural/BIPOC Folks
LGBTQAI2S+ & Non-Binary Affirming
Complex PTSD & Intergenerational Trauma
Identity & Belonging
Career Change & Life Transitions
Work-related Stress & Burnout
Substance Use Recovery (self & others)
Existential Concerns
EMDR Trained, working towards certification
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed
Somatic (body & nervous system work)
Holistic/Integrative Approach
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About Trauma
While the word is used more often now and means different things to different people, at its core, trauma simply means wound. Wounds can be personal or shared, and can be obvious or difficult to name. Sometimes there aren’t words to describe what you’re feeling, there’s just a sense that something’s off. Whatever you may be experiencing or have experienced—and however it shows up in your life—know these are natural responses to what has happened to you, not a reflection of who you are.
I’ve come to see that many of the struggles we face, both individually and collectively, are rooted in these wounds. I’ve also seen that healing is possible. As we begin to understand and care for our wounds, they can become a source of profound transformation, liberation, and joy. This is my hope for you.
After a winding path and long career in the creative industry as a graphic designer and branding expert, I went back to school to become a counselor. Much of my work in the creative field examined relational systems, emotional connections, and core values. These experiences led me to earn my masters in counseling and certification in trauma from Antioch University Seattle and help inform my approach to counseling today.
Now I have the privilege of contributing to people’s holistic well-being on deeper levels. I continue to be curious and inspired to uncover ways family, culture, and systems of oppression impact our sense of self, our values, and our overall health.
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In a nutshell.
“That luminous part of you that exists beyond personality—your soul, if you will—is as bright and shining as any that has ever been....
Believe it exists, come to know it, nurture it, share its fruits tirelessly.”
~George Saunders