About

Hi, I’m Kay Hockeiser, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Bellingham, Washington.

I help people understand their mind, body, and patterns so they can create meaningful change.

Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who have spent years adapting to the needs and expectations around them. They may be the ones who hold everything together, care deeply for others, or appear like they have it all figured out, while privately feeling anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of what they truly want.

Therapy can be a place to slow down and get curious about these patterns. Together, we explore the experiences, beliefs, emotions, and body responses that have shaped how you see yourself and move through the world. We work to understand what they are communicating and what your nervous system has learned along the way.

One of the things I love about therapy is that it is a process of discovery. We are constantly gathering information about what helps, what doesn’t, and what your unique nervous system needs. Through curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration, we can begin creating new patterns from a place of clarity and choice.

My approach integrates EMDR, mindfulness, somatic practices, parts work, and attachment-based therapy. I believe healing happens through both insight and embodiment: through understanding your story while also creating new experiences of safety, connection, and possibility.

As someone of mixed heritage, I bring a multicultural lens to my practice and value creating space for people to explore the intersections of identity, culture, relationships, and personal history.

I bring over eight years of experience in community behavioral health, where I worked with individuals navigating complex mental health challenges, including trauma, dissociation, psychosis, and co-occurring substance use. I also have experience in clinical supervision, program development, quality improvement, and systems-level care.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, reading, solving puzzles, jumping rope, and practicing yoga.

Education:

Bachelor of Social Work- Seattle University

Master of Social Work- New York University

License:
LW60736887