Silk Route Therapy

Welcome

The power of personal narratives and story-telling dates back to our origins as human beings. We feel seen and heard when our stories are held with compassion and dignity.

How would it feel to be witnessed without being pathologized? Healing is a collaborative process and I want to be a witness to your story, to your history and to your healing. Our inner-world matters as much as the universe outside of us.

My aim is to explore these worlds with you and connect the different threads of your stories so you can witness yourself as whole.

We have on this earth what makes life worth living: April’s hesitation, the aroma of bread at dawn, a woman’s point of view about men, the works of Aeschylus, the beginning of love, grass on a stone, mothers living on a flute’s sigh and the invaders’ fear of memories.

Mahmoud Darwish

About Me

Menosh Z.

Menosh Z. (LICSW) - Washington / LW61370490

I am a mental health therapist based in Seattle, WA. I provide therapy to individuals and couples. I have experience working in fields of education, advocacy and the nonprofit sector.

My therapeutic approach is relational, holistic and anti-colonial. I value complexity in personal narratives and believe that relationships and systems such as religion, culture, gender, sexuality, race, class and nationality coalesce to make us who we are.

My work is grounded in striving for social justice and an anti-oppressive sense of self via utilizing storytelling and study of our relationships.

I currently teach as a part-time faculty member at the University of Washington.

Education

B.S Psychology M.S Public Policy M.S Clinical Social Work Certificate from The Harvard Program in Refugee Studies Certificate from The Vancouver School For Narrative Therapy Certificate in Conflict Analysis from The United States Institute of Peace

Services and Costs

Silk Route Therapy offers the following services:

Individual Therapy

I provide individual therapy to persons aged 16 and above. The length of therapy is based on the individual’s needs and our collaborative process. Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes long at a rate of $150 per session.

Payment is due on the day of the session.

Couples Therapy

I provide couples therapy to partnered folks who want to foster a healthier and a loving relationship. Couples therapy sessions are 60 minutes long at a rate of $160 per session.

Payment is due on the day of the session.

Coaching

I provide coaching services for individuals aged 18 and above, available to people located anywhere in the world. Coaching sessions are 50 minutes long at a rate of $160 per session.

Payment is due on the day of the session.

What is Coaching?

Coaching is partnership (defined as an alliance, not a legal business partnership) between the Coach and the Client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize personal and professional potential.

It is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals.

Differences Between Coaching and Therapy

The major difference between therapy and coaching is the focus of the work: therapy focuses on mental health and emotional healing, while life coaching focuses on setting and achieving goals.

Therapists need to be certified and have a degree in psychology, counseling, social work or other mental health fields. However, there are no specific requirements to become a life coach, and the field is not regulated by any governing body.

Asylum Evaluations

I provide evaluations for asylum seekers in the U.S.

Please contact me for further information.

Guest Lectures

I have extensive experience in teaching, delivering seminars and presentations to eclectic audiences around the country and abroad.

Please contact me for booking and further information.

Trainings and Workshops

I offer engaging training sessions and workshops that educate groups, students and teams about mental health, which allow for a deeper understanding of power dynamics, and stigma reduction around sensitive topics.

Additionally, my workshops and training sessions are designed to be interactive, fostering active participation for greater knowledge retention. I utilize a variety of tools, case studies and real-life examples to provide a trauma-informed, accomodating and practical experience for participants.

My background includes extensive training and certifications in psychology, counseling, public policy, curriculum development, and masters-level university lecturing.

Fees

Non-profit / Community-based organizations: Starting at $1,000 for up to 90 minutes
Corporate / Private Sector: Starting at $2,500 for up to 90 minutes

Example Trainings and Workshops

Breaking the Stigma: Promoting Mental Health Awareness and Empathy
Recognizing the Signs of Mental Health Distress and Burn Out
Understanding how Societal Structures Impact Mental Health Outcomes

Please contact me for further information.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept insurance?

I am happy to prepare a detailed monthly billing statement (“super bill”) which you can submit to your insurance company for partial reimbursement as I am an out-of-network provider.

You may be able to get a significant portion of the session fee reimbursed through this process. Please be sure to contact your insurance company for the most accurate information on your exact coverage.