Sevilla King

Hi, I’m Sevilla

Are you facing a major life event, whether relocating to the area, ready to leave your partner or find one, thinking of expanding or changing your career, or facing loss of a loved one? Or are you finding yourself in a creative block or spiritual crisis? I will work with you to navigate these major life transitions and big questions, and to overcome adversity and thrive in the place you find yourself.

I had a previous career in the arts, and remain sensitive to the struggles of creatively-minded people. I have lived in multiple countries for significant periods of my life, and the experience of starting life from scratch is baked into my DNA.You will find me open, authentic, and non-judgmental. I invest myself into truly understanding your experience and becoming an informed and trusted collaborator.

I specialize in 3 areas: Spiritual/Philosophical approaches, TIST trauma integration, and have a strong foundation in psychodynamic psychotherapy.

If you are spiritually or philosophically inclined, I am open to and knowledgable of many spiritual practices, religions, and texts. Together, we can work with your spiritual & philosophical practices and influences. In this vein, I have many years experience in the Jungian space, and can work with you creatively with images and dreams, integrate your shadow, and in helping you grow into your full, true Self.

I specialize in helping people understand, manage and overcome symptoms related to childhood trauma and Complex Trauma - CPTSD using the highly effective, evidence based Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) developed by master clinician Janina Fisher, a long-time collaborator of Bessel Van der Kolk. This model focuses less on the actual traumatic events and more of the parts of self holding the symptoms of trauma. This model helps patients integrate long standing, separated parts of self into the whole with compassion and respect.

In my work with couples’ and adult parent/child counseling, I use methods from psychodynamic psychotherapy and Object Relations in Couples’ Therapy

I have licenses in several states. I used a mixed hybrid virtual/in person model in Washington DC, Maryland (Bethesda, Silver Spring, Chevy Chase), and Virginia (Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax). I can also see people virtually in Washington State (cities like Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane) and Florida (cities like Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach).

Education
2023 - Philosophical Counseling (American Association of Philosophical Practitioners)
2017 - Clinical Program - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Washington School of Psychiatry)
2014 - Masters of Social Work - Catholic University of America