Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Washington State

Healing that honors body, mind & heart

Partnering with individuals and groups to grow our innate resilience and support healing from individual, collective, and intergenerational trauma — through somatic, integrative, and justice-informed care.

Rita M. Molestina

A space without walls, where your whole self is welcome

Through compassion and respect, I partner with my clients to create a healing space where you are welcome to bring your whole self and connect with your medicine.

I practice a resiliency-informed and trauma-informed type of therapy that honors the role of the body, mind, and heart in healing. I support my clients in identifying their embodied strengths and calling on these inner resources when stressors arise.

Oftentimes we can't think our way to wellness. This is where taking a more integrative and holistic approach can help us lean into the wisdom inherent in the body — where our long-held patterns are stored. I weave mind-body practices into our work together as they serve your healing.

Currently offering sessions online to clients in Washington State.

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BIPOC communities and people of color
LGBTQ+ and queer individuals
Trauma survivors — individual, collective, and intergenerational
Those navigating grief, loss, or life transitions
People exploring somatics and mind-body healing
Those healing from sexual trauma
Individuals exploring gender and sexuality
Therapy Approach
Somatic & trauma-informed Resiliency-based EMDR IFS Mind-body integration Social justice oriented
About Rita M. Molestina

20+ years at the intersection of healing & justice

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Washington State and have worked at the intersections of community wellness, education, and healthcare equity for over 20 years.

I am passionate about supporting people healing from individual, collective, systemic, and intergenerational trauma — and about growing our innate resilience from the wisdom each of us already embodies.

I draw intimately from my own healing journey to support the liberation of all. My experience as a cis-gender, queer, first generation US-born Latina, and trauma survivor guides my path towards radical compassion, integrity, and justice.

My training is focused on the philosophies, theories, and practices that have nourished me — including healing justice, social justice, embodied resilience, somatics, and yoga.

I am honored to be in this work, and I hold deep gratitude for the trust my clients practice with me, as well as admiration for their courage in pursuing healing.

Education
Master of Social WelfareUniversity of California, Berkeley · 2010
BA in PsychologyOccidental College · 2006
Professional Training
Integrative Somatic Trauma TherapyThe Embody Lab
Somatic Attachment TherapyThe Embody Lab
Somatic EMDRThe Embody Lab
Embodied Social Justice ProgramTransformative Programs
200-Hour Yoga Teacher TrainingYour Yoga
Core Values

What guides our work together

Consent

Your voluntary decision to engage in healing in ways that feel safe for you is the most important part of our relationship. You never have to talk about anything you don't want to.

Social Justice

Individual healing and the healing of communities who have experienced collective trauma are inextricably linked. Social justice is central to my practice.

Strengths & Resilience

Everything you need for healing is already inside of you. My focus is not on diagnosing what's wrong but on exploring what's working — celebrating your strengths and growing your innate resilience.

Interdependence

Our need for connection is a real physiological drive — as is our need for personal integrity and independence. Attending to the balance of these forces is essential for wellbeing.

Intersectionality

Each of us embodies a unique constellation of identities that impacts our sense of self and how we move through the world. Our conversations may touch on how identity has shaped your experiences.

Mind-Body Integration

Both body and mind are integral to wellness. A mind-body approach honors the wisdom of the body alongside cognitive understanding, increasing awareness of our stress response and inner resources.

Non-Judgmental

You are a complete and whole person, just as you are. I do not judge others for their choices or their histories. My priority is always your safety and wellbeing, as well as that of our community.

Sex Positive

Sexuality is a part of who we are as humans. Sexual orientation, gender identity, ethical non-monogamy, kink, or healing from sexual trauma are all welcomed topics in our sessions.

Rates & Insurance

Transparent, equitable pricing

Single Session

$175

per session

10-Session Package

$125

per session

$1,250 total

Sliding Fee Scale

Healthcare access and equity are core values of mine. I reserve a limited number of spots for clients in need of a sliding fee. Please reach out to discuss availability.

Insurance Accepted
Aetna Anthem BCBS Cigna Optum Premera Regence United + more
Beyond Therapy

Other ways to work & learn together

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Embodied Resilience & Justice

An online course for healthcare providers exploring our relationship with the nervous system as a path to liberation — reclaiming the body as a source of internal wisdom and justice, so we can better regulate our stress responses, build capacity for the work, and stay responsive to our own needs and those of the communities we serve. 2 CEs available for nurses upon completion.

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Guided Meditations

Somatic and embodiment-based guided meditations coming soon to Insight Timer — rooted in resilience, healing justice, and the wisdom of the body.

Coming Soon on Insight Timer

Begin your healing journey

I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit. Please don't hesitate to reach out.

Online sessions · Washington State
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