Hi, I’m Josie Nickum

I offer trauma-informed counseling for adults, couples and teens in Anacortes, Washington. Remote services are available if you live in Washington State.

I graduated from Western Washington University with a Masters in Counseling in 2016. I worked as a school counselor and in community mental health before starting my private practice. My work with children and families significantly informed my perspective on early trauma and attachment, which continues to guide my work today. I’ve been in private practice since 2019.

I approach therapy from a relationally-driven perspective, privileging the connection that grows between us over a method. That said, I use a variety of evidence-based techniques that are trauma and attachment oriented. Some of these include Internal Family Systems or Parts Work, Emotion Focused Therapy, Somatic Embodiment, Collaborative Problem Solving and EMDR.

Outside my work with people I pursue training, consultation and restorative practices to energize my time with you.