Sonja Rudie, MA, LMHC, CSAT-S, PhD Cand. in Clinical Sexology

Sonja is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, an Approved Consultant with EMDRIA & The Parnell EMDR Institute, a Washington State Clinical Supervisor, and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor. She is a seasoned therapist who specializes in treating trauma, stress, addictions, and sexually betrayed Partners. Sonja is the President, Founder, and Clinical Director of La Perla Counseling & Trauma Response Services, Inc. She is a core faculty member of the Parnell EMDR Institute, which provides professional training and consultation for therapists. Sonja is a contributing author of two books: Mending a Shattered Heart and Clergy Sexual Misconduct.

Sonja splits her time between Washington State and Hawaii.  

Phoenix Li, MEd, MA, LMHC

Phoenix is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and is able to provide counseling in Mandarin and English. She also knows Japanese to bridge the language barrier. Phoenix specializes in working with children with anxiety and behavioral issues, married couples struggling with relational intimacy, and adult women who are natural caretakers for others but have a hard time caring for their own needs. Phoenix also enjoys working with perinatal and postnatal issues. She has worked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and has a keen interest in multicultural counseling. Phoenix is trained in both Standard and Attachment Focused EMDR, completing additional Advanced EMDR training with Laurel Parnell, PhD.  

Janine Li, MA, MS, LMHCA, NLP, EMDR, ASAT Candidate 

Janine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) in the State of Washington. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University Seattle and a Master in Science from Simon Fraser University in Canada. Janine is trained in EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), is certified as a Master Practitioner in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and has completed the 2nd phase of CSAT training with IITAP, the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. Janine brings an integrative, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach to her clinical work.

Janine brings her experience as a researcher, preschool teacher, and facilitator of P.E.T. (a Parent Effectiveness Training Program), as well as a Positive Discipline program for parenting skills building.

Janine is fluent in English and Mandarin and can provide counseling services in both languages.  As a bilingual clinician with lived experience in cultural transitions, she brings cultural sensitivity and empathy to her work and welcomes clients from diverse and marginalized backgrounds. She provides counseling services for La Perla Counseling under the clinical supervision of Sonja Rudie, MA, LMHC, CSAT-S.

Rachel Stanley

Rachel obtained her Degree in Accounting from Western Washington University and her CPA license in the state of Washington. She is currently the bookkeeper and accountant for La Perla Counseling and Trauma Response Services, Inc. Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, watching hockey and drinking coffee.