If you’ve ever felt like too much, or not enough, because of where you come from, what you carry, or how the world sees you, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re navigating the invisible weight of generational trauma. Maybe chronic illness has shaped your days in ways others don’t understand. Maybe you move through life holding pieces of multiple cultures, never quite feeling like you belong in any of them. Or maybe you’ve just gotten really good at performing—at showing up, holding it all together, and never being fully seen. If any of that sounds like you, I want you to know: therapy can be a place where you don’t have to explain everything to be understood. I’m Savannah Delgado, but most people call me Sav. I became a therapist by first becoming a question-asker. From a young age, I found myself wondering, “Why do people do what they do?”—especially when those choices caused pain. I didn’t want to repeat the patterns I saw. I wanted to understand them, interrupt them, and heal them. That desire led me into the healing professions—and now, to clients like you, who are ready to break cycles without breaking themselves. I work especially well with: Individuals and families carrying intergenerational trauma, cultural complexity, or family system wounds Clients navigating grief, chronic illness, emotional overwhelm, or identity invisibility Queer folks reclaiming safety, expression, and truth within oppressive or rigid systems People healing from codependency, perfectionism, or being “the strong one” I bring lived experience from my intersections: being raised between Hispanic, Native, and colonized cultures; navigating chronic illness; and learning how to hold grief and joy at the same time. I get what it feels like to not fit into neat boxes. I know how deeply it matters to be met by someone who just gets it. My approach blends warmth, attunement, and honesty. I draw from family systems therapy, somatic tools, client-centered work, and solution-focused practices. I often use metaphor, body-based regulation, and deep listening to help you explore what lives beneath the surface. In our work together, I’ll support you in rebuilding what you didn’t break, but now have the power to heal. As one of my clients once said, “Being queer... the world sucks. Other queer people? They just get that.” I want you to feel that kind of resonance in our sessions. I’ll put my hands underneath your hands to help you hold what feels heavy.

I am licensed in Washington (and Arizona) as a mental health counselor practicing in the tradition of relational psychotherapy. My hope is to further the growth of a client by exploring their problem(s) through the relational dynamic we create in therapy. I strive to address the whole person over any presenting problem and it is my belief that counseling should support and challenge clients in a safe and empathetic environment. I am eligible for most forms of insurance reimbursement and can assist you in verifying your coverage. When contacting me to start therapy, please include your full name, date of birth and current insurance. Thanks

I am a psychotherapist in the Ballard area and work primarily with adults in individual therapy. I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and my approach is based on relational therapy and attachment-based, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed theories. My aim as a therapist is to help you come to the realization of being accepted as you are—fully, without judgment or restriction—and to feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Maybe you’ve noticed old relational patterns, shaped in childhood, repeating in your adult life, leaving you feeling disconnected, anxious, or stuck. You may want healing from wounds formed in past relationships and a new way of relating to yourself and others. You want to feel more genuine, confident, and free to live the life you truly desire. If our wounds are formed in relationships, they can be healed within them. Together, we’ll explore your story with compassion, uncover patterns, and begin healing what has kept you from the life you want. I provide in-person sessions and telehealth (when appropriate).

Our relationships with others--partners, friends, family, co-workers, and community members--add meaning to our lives. I use a family systems approach, which means I explore your past and present relationships, so you can function better and increase fulfillment. Whether I meet with just you or your entire family, I look at how current and past interactions may contribute to current challenges, as well as ways relationships can help resolve a problem. My work helps you uncover underlying issues, so you gain greater insight and find solutions, rather than just looking at symptoms. We will look at relationship patterns, triggers and coping strategies, and how they affect you and others in your life. I want to help you address current issues so you can cultivate stronger relationships. I rely on techniques from a variety of perspectives, including emotionally focused therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Understanding and addressing the dynamic of ADHD in relationships is also a specialty area.

I am a psychotherapist in the Ballard area. I work primarily with adults in individual therapy. My approach is based on relational therapy and attachment-based, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed theories. You may long to be accepted as you are—fully, without judgment or restriction—and to feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Maybe you’ve noticed old relational patterns, shaped in childhood, repeating in your adult life, leaving you feeling disconnected, anxious, or stuck. You may want healing from wounds formed in past relationships and a new way of relating to yourself and others. You want to feel more genuine, confident, and free to live the life you truly desire. I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. My approach is grounded in Relational therapy and supported by psychodynamic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed theories. If our wounds are formed in relationships, they can be healed within them. Together, we’ll explore your story with compassion, uncover patterns, and begin healing what has kept you from the life you want. I provide telehealth sessions only.

Are you feeling lost, anxious, worried about your future or feeling stuck in life? Work with me to develop an action plan to move forward! My goal is to help you learn how to develop ways to change your thinking patterns, reduce anxious thoughts and alleviate depression. We are taught to suppress emotions and my hope is for you to feel safe in expressing your feelings and boundaries. Life is tough, but you are not alone. My areas of specialities include: anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, divorce, infidelity, life transitions, complex trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. I am a certified divorce coach and can help you make informed decisions around your relationships. My goal is to help you learn how to develop ways to change your thinking patterns, reduce anxious thoughts and alleviate depression. We are taught to suppress emotions and my hope is for you to feel safe in expressing your feelings and boundaries. Life is tough, but you are not alone. My areas of specialities include: anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, divorce, infidelity, life transitions, complex trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and EMDR. I am a certified divorce coach and can help you make informed decisions around your relationships. I also provide support to clients experiencing a cancer diagnosis. My passion is helping client's through life transitions, specifically postpartum depression, transition to parenthood and all stages of divorce. I have extensive experience working with people who are in emotionally abusive relationships andor have experienced infidelity. Certified EMDR clinician, Gottman trained and Bringing Baby Home Educator. You can count on me to provide you straightforward advice, help you develop goals and decide on an action plan for your life. I can challenge you to look at your core belief systems and make connections between your past and present. I am skilled at supporting helping professionals, who are dealing with life challenges and need support of their own.

I am accepting new clients. There is no question life has its ups and downs. Sometimes we all just need a little extra support. I work with people from many walks of life dealing with many different situations. I treat adolescents, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life changes, relationships, addiction, trauma, and many other challenges. I use an evidence-based approach to psychotherapy drawing on theories core to psychology. I use an individualized combination of cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other strength-based strategies to treat clients and support them in achieving time-linked, measurable goals. I offer a free 10-minute consultation and look forward to hearing from you.

MindRoot Institute is led by Dr. Krystel Salandanan, a licensed neuropsychologist with specialized training in neurodevelopmental assessment and complex psychological presentations. We serve individuals across the lifespan navigating ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, learning differences, executive functioning challenges, and other neurodevelopmental profiles, while also assessing social, emotional, and personality functioning. Services are offered in person in our Seattle office. Intake and feedback appointments are conducted through our secure remote platform. At MindRoot Institute, every mind is a good mind. Our mission is to help individuals understand how their brains work, empowering insight, growth, and well-being. MindRoot Institute recognizes that each mind is dynamic, shaped by lived experience, relationships, culture, and the systems that surround it. This philosophy guides every evaluation and interaction. MindRoot Institute’s approach is deeply integrated and grounded in global and multicultural perspectives. Identity is understood as inseparable from cognition, development, and functioning. Assessments synthesize cognitive, academic, executive, and emotional data into cohesive, personalized reports that translate findings into clear, practical recommendations for home, school, and broader life contexts. MindRoot Institute is committed to delivering fully integrated, actionable reports within two weeks because meaningful clarity should not have to wait.

I view successful therapy as an experience where your strengths and values are supported while you navigate toward your chosen life direction. You may struggle with tuning into your needs leading to challenges in maintaining the right balance. You may be working toward cultivating a more positive relationship with yourself. You may be experiencing anxiety due to painful and stressful life experiences. You may be feeling destabilized due to isolation, lack of structure, or self-doubt. Throughout my career and life, I gained valuable insight into the human capacity to be amazingly resilient when adequate supports are available. I believe that our spirit knows how to heal and I will partner with you as you align your life with your aspirations and pursue your goals. I have a collaborative style and my demeanor is personable, nonjudgemental, and empathetic and I provide a supportive space with warmth, humor (yes, humor), encouragement, and gentle challenging. As a member of the social justice and healing community for 30 years, I have a genuine affinity for people which comes through in my counseling style. **All sessions are provided virtually for your comfort and convenience.**

My clinical approach is driven by my belief that people have the right to be themselves and lead fulfilling lives according to their values and culture. People know best what works for them and have the innate power to discover solutions for themselves. I also possess a strong faith in the ability and resiliency of people to make the necessary changes to flourish in their lives. Since therapy involves a major commitment of self, time, money, and energy, individuals should be very thoughtful about the therapist they select. I encourage people to make sure they feel comfortable with me and my approach in order to begin therapy. Throughout our time together, I will elicit feedback on how the therapeutic process is working for you. Therapy starts with an examination and evaluation of the presenting concern. I then work with clients to establish their personal goals. Therapeutic change occurs by helping people express and own their painful emotions and experiences within the safety of a therapeutic relationship. A safe therapeutic relationship also provides a non-judgmental environment where people are safe to express their deepest thoughts and emotions. I help people better understand their feelings, thoughts, interpersonal patterns, values as well as the past familial roots of their current difficulties. In addition, I actively seek out the fundamental strengths in each individual. I also address the impact of internalized oppression on our daily lives. As an African American woman, I understand the harm societys preconceived ideas can have on the individual spirit. I strive to ensure all therapy is culturally appropriate. I believe these factors help people move beyond their current challenges and experience hope, healing and growth. The ultimate goal of therapy is to remove the barriers which are preventing you from living your best life. My style is to take an emphatic, active, honest, non-judgmental, and direct approach. I am here to help people flourish, take action on the things which are important for you, move in a direction that is valuable and worthy, identify values and experience a powerful sense of strength and vitality.

Are you experiencing a sense of unease about something? I work in a collaborative way with you to gain wisdom and understanding about feelings of stuckness, confusion, disconnection, fear or even numbness or lack of feeling. These might come from aspects of your self, your life, or your past experiences and I treat them as signals that need our attention. I am the type of therapist who does not miss much during a session and I use my close attention and systems thinking as tools to assist us in connecting to the root of the issue. Together we gain new perspectives and awareness so that you may make a more informed choice about who you want to be and how you want to be. Part of this careful consideration includes developing a working understanding of the many factors that shape who you are, including patterns from your family of origin that may be strengthening for you or possibly getting in your way. I operate with a warm respect of your worldview. And if you see that change is necessary then we work together to support you through the process of building new patterns.