Felix Pekar
My path into therapy has been shaped by both clinical training and long-standing contemplative practices. Over time I’ve become especially interested in how healing happens when people are able to slow down and listen to their internal experience. Many of the struggles people face—anxiety, trauma responses, and emotional overwhelm—are not only psychological but are also held within the body and nervous system. My approach often integrates mindfulness, somatic awareness, and practical tools that help regulate the body while processing difficult experiences.
First session
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and determine whether it feels like a good fit. I'll want to hear about what brings you to therapy, what you've been struggling with, and what you're hoping might be different in your life as a result of our work together. I tend to be curious not only about problems, but also about strengths, values, relationships, and the moments when you feel most connected to yourself and your life. Depending on your needs, we may explore thoughts, emotions, body sensations, past experiences, or patterns that seem to keep you stuck. My approach is collaborative. I don't believe therapy is something done to you. Instead, we'll work together to better understand what is happening in your life and identify ways to move toward greater healing, authenticity, and well-being.
Strengths
I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, trauma histories, identity exploration, and gender-related care. I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy that can help the brain process and integrate difficult or traumatic memories. For in-person sessions, I offer a unique darkness-informed therapeutic environment designed to support nervous system regulation and deep internal focus. In these sessions, lighting can be reduced or removed to create a low-sensory space that minimizes visual distractions. Many clients find that reduced sensory input allows them to access internal experiences more directly and can deepen the effectiveness of therapies such as EMDR and other somatic approaches. Some people describe this environment as making it easier to turn inward and notice what is happening in the body without the usual pressure of being seen or performing.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions1727 S Horton St, Seattle, WA 98144, Apt 2
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- WashingtonLicense SWI.LW.60376199