Nadia Ahrens, LICSW
Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist & Spiritual Life Coach for Women
I’m what they call a good witch…
I’m a licensed psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and spiritual life coach based in Seattle, WA. For over 20 years I’ve helped women heal trauma, release fears, and navigate life transitions with compassion and clarity. My approach blends clinical therapy with spiritual life coaching, so you don’t just cope with symptoms, you heal at the root and create lasting change.
Helping women reclaim their lives is my greatest passion. I guide clients to break old patterns, set healthy boundaries, and trust themselves again. Whether you’re processing grief, moving through trauma, or ready for a new chapter, I’ll support you with tools that work in everyday life.
My Background
Education:
- Bachelor of Psychology, Boston University
- Masters of Science in Social Work, Columbia University
- Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, The Wellness Institute
As a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, I’ve worked with women facing trauma, grief, anxiety, and major life transitions. My experience combines evidence-based psychotherapy, hypnotherapy for deep healing, and spiritual life coaching to create soul-level transformation that lasts.
My Story
In 2016 my eight-year-old son, Jack, died unexpectedly, and my world shattered. No amount of training or professional experience could prepare me for that kind of grief. I was faced with a choice: stay in the pain, or begin the long, difficult process of healing. I chose healing.
My path took me through grief counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and deep spiritual practice. Slowly, I began to find my way forward. Along the way I discovered that healing after profound loss isn’t about “getting over it”, it’s about learning to carry the love and the grief together, and allowing both to shape who you become.
In the beginning, I kept asking “Why did this happen to me?” But as I moved through my own healing, I began to see the deeper question: “Why did this happen for me?” That shift changed everything. It didn’t erase the pain, but it gave meaning to it, showing me that even in trauma there is growth, purpose, and the possibility of transformation.
I share Jack’s story because I want you to know you’re not alone. Loss, trauma, and life’s unexpected turns can feel unbearable, but they can also be moments of awakening. My own journey showed me that even in the darkest experiences, there is wisdom, there is growth, and there is the possibility of living again with meaning and purpose.
Today, I bring both my professional expertise as a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and spiritual life coach, and my lived experience as a grieving mother, to guide women through their own journeys of trauma, loss, and healing.
My Promise to You
My promise is to meet you with honesty, compassion, and clear guidance. You’ll have a safe space to explore what’s holding you back and practical tools to create change between sessions. I’ll walk beside you as you heal trauma, build confidence, and step into a life that feels like your own.