Rosie Getchell

Licensed Psychologist

Pronouns: She/Her

Identities: Feminist, Queer

Therapeutic Style: Inquisitive, Brave and Witty

Works with:

• Individuals

Who I am as a Therapist

My main goal in any therapy visit is to connect with you as a person, a whole person, and everything that makes you, you. This means really listening and checking in throughout our time together, to make sure that I am on the right track. I recognize that going to therapy is challenging for so many reasons, and I hope that I can help guide you to make the time meaningful and lead to lasting positive change.

Throughout my approach, I make sure to stay grounded in the present moment with you, and find that by using a nonjudgmental stance, I can stay curious and compassionate while we dig into very vulnerable topics. Sometimes this means using humor and laughter, role playing (love an excuse to do a good role play), as well as being my own genuine self in the therapy space.

I typically use cognitive behavioral and feminist modalities in my work with people. I believe that challenging power dynamics in many contexts can help promote healing from within. Understanding how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact for a person, can also help me better support you in changing patterns that you are ready to shift. Above all, I have a passion for working with people who hold marginalized identities, especially racial, economic, sexual and gender identities, and other cultural identities that are salient to you.

Lastly, I find it an honor to do this work, and try my best to join with my clients as they tackle some of the most daunting and challenging situations in their lives. While I use foundational and evidence-based tools in therapy, I also come from a place of humility, knowing that I always have more to learn as a therapist and a person.

Specialty Areas

Therapeutic Approaches 

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Feminist Therapy
• Gender Affirming Care
• Mind-Body / Somatic
• Mindfulness
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma Therapy (CPT, PE)
• Written Exposure Therapy

Who I am when I'm not a Therapist

I love a new adventure and building new skills! From summiting Mount Saint Helens, to learning a new olympic lift, I enjoy challenging myself and finding the confidence in accomplishing something I never expected to be able to do. Along with this, I enjoy spending time with my family while we create a meal together, discover a new game, or sing silly songs at the top of our lungs. I am trying to get back into reading more, especially Star Wars novels! If I had to choose a Star Wars character I am most like, it would have to be R2-D2.

Training & Experience  

• Special education teacher in Honolulu, Hawaii for grades K-12.
• Worked at a day treatment center for children with moderately-severe mental health issues.
• Trained in evidence-based treatments including written exposure therapy.
• Worked extensively with people who experience insomnia including teaching brief cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia classes.