Who We Are
Sage Willis, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, WA
They/Them/Theirs
I specialize in working with college students as well as LGBTQIA+ individuals (13 and up), including the transgender/gender diverse community. This includes a range of queer identities (non-binary, genderqueer, ace, demi, pan, intersex, etc.). I also welcome people from all walks of life, including those who do not identify as LGBTQ+ (heterosexual and cisgender people); again, the college student population in general is a focus of mine. I also love geeks and gamers. I primarily work from Compassion Focused (CFT), Existential, Client-Centered approach, but I tailor my approach for each person.
I enjoy working with clients who may be exploring their identity and how to grow into their best self. I also work with a range of concerns such as depression, grief, bipolar disorder, anxiety, adjustment to changes, entering and succeeding in college, and spiritual/religious issues. Hence I have a passion for the teen and young adult years.
Previously, I worked in university counseling centers, which strongly emphasize diversity. I've worked with clients from a range of backgrounds, including people who are diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, nationality, age, faith/no-faith, ability, gender, and sexuality. Wherever you find yourself, I'd love to walk with you!
Sabrina Russo, MS, LMHCA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, WA
She/Her/Hers
My role as a counselor is reflective in nature rather than directive, and I believe that my clients have the best insight on what they’d like to work on in our sessions together. Some of my areas of interest include LGBTQ+ identity exploration, body image concerns, and inner-critic work. I enjoy supporting partners and families of trans folks—if you need a place to ask questions and receive non-judgmental support while your loved one explores their identity, I see you, and I am here for you. I also frequently work with adults who have been raised by emotionally immature parents in healing their self-image and establishing safe boundaries.
I hold a certificate in Gender Affirming Clinical Practice from Antioch New England, and I have a deep passion for social justice advocacy, intersectional feminism, and practicing from a fat-positive, Health at Every Size lens.
I frequently utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my work, and I also draw upon coping skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I’d describe my approach as compassion-focused, strengths-based, and focused on the social context that is unique to every client.
I graduated from Antioch New England with a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and when I’m not working, you can find me creating costumes (historical and cosplay), taking my puppy out for walks in the woods, getting deeply invested in sci-fi and fantasy stories, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
Madi Vaccaro, MS, LMHCA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, WA
She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs
I’m passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and providing a safe and affirming space to navigate gender and sexuality-related concerns. I'm also interested in working with adults and college students to provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, body image, and coping with stress and life transitions. I am sex-positive and enjoy working with polyamorous/ethically non-manogamous and kink communities. I aim to approach therapy through an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and intersectional lens.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and goal-oriented. I use methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and person-centered therapy.
In my free time I love to hang out with my two rescue dogs, go to concerts, and learn new things.