The Origin Story
Sanaye (pronounced Sah-Nah-Yeh) is the name of Taryn’s grandma who inspires her day in and day out to emulate the love and care she provided to her. She left a legacy of authentic love, welcomed people with open arms, gifted people with a smile, and made others feel cared for with her laugh and banter.
She had an innate ability to connect with others, to meet people where they were at, making them feel seen and understood. From ancestry of deep empathy and compassion, Sanaye Wellness was created to embrace the legacy of Taryn’s grandmother: unwavering authenticity and joyfully being who she was.
These characteristics of her background are integrated into Taryn’s work as a therapist. Taryn’s hope for anyone she meets is: to be of support, to help people transform life’s trials into enhanced opportunities. To find sweetness in the bitter moments of life. To be comfortable with who they are, so that others will appreciate it.
All who come to Sanaye Wellness are encouraged to be who they are. You are making the courageous choice to take the first step towards growth. You are no longer alone in your mental health journey.
About Taryn Chin
Taryn seeks to understand the whole person - mind, body, soul, and spirit - as she believes holistic mental health care consists of the mind and body connection. Taryn approaches all people with trauma informed care with the understanding that we are all coming from different paths. The primary modalities she uses are EMDR, Somatic, Ego State Parts Work, DBT, and CBT with a collaborative client-centered approach to ensure she meets your goals. No matter the direction of care she might think is best, you are the expert on yourself and have the freedom to forge your own path, go at your own pace, and speak up when things are not working.
Taryn’s overall goal is to help you feel relief so you can be regulated in your body. She might ask questions to get clarification and provide a perspective you might have not thought about before to help you understand or make sense of what may need improvement. Taryn is most known to be compassionate, provide empathy, and seek understanding while also be direct to challenge you. She cares to balance the safety of what you feel while pushing you outside of your comfort zone - to trust, gain confidence, and to love the person you once were toward the person you are able to become, in the direction of your goals.
Outside of Therapy:
Taryn was born and raised in Washington State, but moved around to many states, countries, and cities (Bellingham, Rwanda, Taiwan, and Denver) as she explored her love for travel. It was her zest for adventure and learning new things that led her to become a travel enthusiast, amateur photographer, yogi, rock climber, snowboarder, and hiker. After being away for over a decade, Taryn enjoys rediscovering all the best things Seattle has to offer which often include being in nature, finding new food spots, and watching Seattle sports.
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.”
Credentials and Education:
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Denver Seminary
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LH), State of Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), State of Colorado
National Certified Counselor (NCC), National Board of Certified Counselors
Advanced Trainings:
Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT 200
Yin Yoga Teacher, Level I
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Level I
Conjoint EMDR for Couples
Ego State Therapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Levels I & II
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Professional Associations:
American Counselor Association
EMDR International Association
Yoga Alliance
Work History:
Worked within mental health since 2017
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals: 3 years working with teens and adults, triage and intake, crisis stabilization, group therapy
Outpatient Community Mental Health: 1 year working with teens and young adults, individual and group therapy
Outpatient Group Practices: 2 years working with teens and adults, individual and couples therapy
Outpatient Private Practice: currently working with adults, individual and couples therapy
Worked within yoga since 2020 off and on