Jana Sundin, LMSW

Clinician

“It is strange to be here.”

Thus begins Irish poet John O’Donohue as he writes about the odd experience of being a person
in a relationship with oneself and others. Being human can be a lonely and difficult, wondrous and
beautiful experience. To discover who you really are, to explore your story, and to come to know
yourself in the world more fully, is a unique privilege, and makes the human experience richer
and deeper.
But you are probably here right now because the experience feels more difficult than beautiful.
Perhaps you are encountering challenges in your life–your own struggle to be or behave a certain
way, to manage your emotional landscape, to navigate transitions, or to resolve discord in your
relationships.
I have twenty years of experience working with people of all ages in social work and in ministry,
and walking alongside you as you share and explore your story is an honor and a privilege. I
create a warm, compassionate, collaborative space for us to do this work together, understanding
that you know more about yourself than I do, but I can help you look at your life, its gifts, and
challenges, with fresh eyes. I believe you have what you need to flourish, and I want to help you
discover it.
Much of my work has focused on children and the people who care for them in various contexts,
as well as religious trauma. I use cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, attachment-informed,
and mindfulness approaches, and can incorporate religion and/or spirituality into treatment if it is
desired.
About me: I am a therapist, a spiritual director, and a priest. Besides listening deeply to people’s
stories, I love reading good fiction, hiking in the desert, and cooking interesting dishes for lots of
people.