About Me
I provide a safe and judgement free zone that allows clients to heal from trauma and grief. As a therapist I strive to be culturally responsive. I work in compassionate and collaborative ways to help individuals create new beliefs about their lives and experiences. I have a deep appreciation for the powerful conversations I am able to be a part of and the role I play as an activist in my work. I offer individual tele-health services to adults seeking freedom from past trauma, grief and loss. I believe access to effective mental health care is a human right.
Everyone should have easy access to healing. I am committed to working with individuals who seek a better life.
Get in touch
Seeking help takes courage. I am with you through this process and ready to ease any worries you have. If you have any questions please reach out below or if you are ready to book your session you can email me at mailegracetherapy@gmail.com or book a free 15 min consultation today. I look forward to connecting with you and beginning our healing journey together.
Hey all! I am Maile (she/her). It’s wonderful to connect with you here. If you are looking for a safe and uplifting space to explore and heal you’ve arrived. I will always be candid and authentic in our work together. I specialize in working with Narrative Therapy and working through grief and loss. I have a specific passion for working with refugees and international populations that have survived trauma, torture and xenophobia. I have specific training in global health topics and over five years of training in psychology focusing in complex trauma and PTSD. I received my Master's in International Disaster Psychology at the University of Denver. My current practice serves individuals from marginalized communities that have experienced trauma.
Education
Denver University
MA, International Disaster Psychology program, 2017
Evergreen State College
B.A., International Relations and Psychology, 2012
Activities & Affiliations
• Stepping into Narrative Spirits of Practice: Moving Beyond Admiration and Awe, to Tracing the Lineage of Emerging Identities and Adventurous Questions in Practice MSU Denver 2019
• Narrative Therapy Spirits Creation: Crafting Questions and Engaged Supervision of 2018 DU • The Trans Guide: (All-encompassing guide to assist Trans students navigate all aspects of the University of Denver) 2017 • Organized the 2016 Diversity summit at DU campus • Organized 2016 SAAS (Sexual Assault Awareness Summit)
• Suicide in Refugee communities (APDC) 2016
Credentials
LPC 0016835 - Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified in Telehealth Services
Certified in Trauma Informed Therapy
Trained in Narrative Therapy
Trained in EMDR
My Commitment To You
I want to offer a statement of solidarity and share my commitment to you and the work I do. Working in Mental health my goal is to promote well being. I understand that social issues and systems of oppression greatly impact our mind, body, and spirit.
I am committed to work consistently towards equality, being aware and taking action against oppression.
I am committed to being empathetic and respectful.
I am committed to using my imagination, being lighthearted and practicing without judgement.
I am committed to honesty, to celebration and memorialization.
I am committed to curiosity and growth.
I am committed to being open to critique and change when I am not serving you my best.
We live in a diverse and changing world. I welcome people of all racial and ethnic and religious backgrounds, those who may be living with a disability, those who face financial struggles or struggles with meeting basic human needs, those who belong to the LGBTQIA+ community. In short, anyone from any background who is feeling marginalized, I support and strive to serve.
Testimonials
Some of the people I’ve worked with have been kind enough to offer these thoughts and messages.
This is what I have been looking for in a therapist for 10 years, I haven’t felt this connection before. I really enjoy your willingness to be creative within the strength the clients provide you with, you really adapt.
I feel really grounded by your energy. I really appreciated this connection.
I thought it wouldn’t be good online, but it has proven to be super good!
There was less pressure than with other therapists. I leave feeling relieved and a little lighter, which is a good feeling.
This experience was very validating. This is the best therapeutic experience I have had in my life so far!
