Chloe Traynor, MA, LMHCA
Chloe Traynor is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist Associate who works with adolescents and adults. Chloe has a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling, as well as a masters degree in teaching. Chloe believes all behavior serves a purpose, even when it is keeping someone feeling stuck. She tailors her clients’ therapeutic experience to their specific needs, while bringing warmth, empathy, and curiosity to the counseling relationship. Chloe conveys unconditional positive regard for everyone she serves – helping you make meaning of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors as you work toward your goals.
Chloe uses a variety of therapeutic approaches in her practice. Some of these include: psychodynamics, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), narrative therapy, internal family systems therapy (IFS), and emotionally focused individual therapy (EFIT). Chloe is attachment-oriented and person-centered in her work.
Chloe’s background in teaching allows her to be especially skilled in providing clients education about their internal struggles. Chloe has had the honor of serving diverse and underserved populations and approaches counseling with a social justice framework. Chloe has been trained in Gabor Mate’s trauma & Compassionate Inquiry approach as well as completed Level 1 of Emotion Focused Individual Therapy training.
Chloe’s areas of interest include:
- ADHD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Family Systems and Relationships
- PTSD and Trauma-Related Disorders
- Work-Life Balance
- Perfectionism & People-Pleasing
Education:
- Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Seattle University, 2022
- Masters in Teaching, Seattle University, 2018
- Bachelor of Arts, Seattle University, 2016
- License number: MC61342951
Chloe enjoys making playlists, seeing live music, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.