Siobhan Chandler, PhD

About

Hi, I'm Siobhan Chandler.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years teaching and mentoring adults in higher education. That experience shaped how I work today: I value curiosity, careful attention, and creating space for people to make sense of complex experiences.

I work with thoughtful, capable adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or caught in patterns that no longer make sense. Many are navigating relationships, transitions, losses, or unexpected experiences that have changed how they see themselves or the world around them.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in Emotion-Focused Therapy and informed by attachment, trauma, existential, and parts-based perspectives, including approaches used in the treatment of complex trauma.

I aim to create a therapeutic relationship that is steady, collaborative, and respectful. You do not need to have the right words, a clear diagnosis, or a perfect explanation for why you're seeking therapy. We start where you are.

Education

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University)

• PhD in Religious Diversity in North America (Wilfrid Laurier University & the University of Waterloo)

• Master of Arts in Religious Studies (University of British Columbia)

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Queen’s University)

Licensure

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, Washington State

• Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Ontario

Outside the Therapy Room

When I’m not working, you’ll often find me walking my dog Fleet, exploring the Pacific Northwest or following whatever question has captured my attention lately.

Practical Details

Location: Online therapy in Washington State and select Canadian provinces; in-person sessions in Bellevue, WA

Areas of Focus: Emotional overwhelm, difficult relationship patterns, life-changing experiences, cultural in-between identities, and periods of transition or uncertainty

Formats: Individual therapy for adults 25+

And yes, my name is pronounced “SHI-von.”