Grace Bumgarner, CMHC Intern

Grace Bumgarner (she/her) brings warmth, presence, and a grounded, holistic approach to therapy. Grace works with individuals and couples seeking support around depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions, and personal growth. She is especially mindful of how social, cultural, and personal identities shape each person’s experience and strives to create a space where clients feel deeply seen, respected, and understood.

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Grace’s therapeutic style is nonjudgmental, empathic, and client-centered. She believes the therapeutic relationship itself is a powerful catalyst for change—one built on trust, connection, and intentionality. By creating a supportive and collaborative environment, Grace helps clients explore their inner world, develop insight, and move toward meaningful and values-aligned change.

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Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Existential Therapy, Grace tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. She takes a holistic view of wellness, attending not only to symptoms but also to the broader contexts of identity, relationships, and life experiences that influence emotional well-being.

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Grace is currently completing her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Puget Sound. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Recreation Industry from Colorado Mesa University and is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA).

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Before entering the counseling field, Grace worked as a whitewater rafting guide—an experience that continues to shape her appreciation for resilience, presence, and the healing power of the natural world. She brings this perspective into therapy, recognizing how connection to nature, purpose, and personal meaning can support mental health.

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Outside of the therapy room, Grace enjoys hiking, whitewater rafting, cooking, baking, puzzles, crafts, and getting lost in a good mystery novel. She values curiosity, growth, and the belief that we are always in the process of becoming.