My Journey:
Iris Hogan, MSW, LICSW

Meet Iris Hogan, Therapist & Guide for Women's Healing

My Story

Just days after graduating with my MSW, I found myself sitting in a hospital family interview room across from a young woman, her voice barely audible, her eyes downcast. She was hurting—and yet, beneath that pain, there was resilience. I had the privilege of walking beside her as she slowly rebuilt her sense of self, her strength, and her life. That early experience planted something powerful in me: the deep honor and responsibility of supporting someone on their path to healing.

That moment continues to guide my work. As a therapist, I am continually moved by the courage and honesty of the women I work with. You don’t need to be "broken" to seek therapy—just human.

Clinical Experience

• Practice Location: Seattle & statewide via secure telehealth
• Career Start: WVU’s Department of Behavioral Medicine – trauma-focused treatment
• Guiding Lens: Rooted in values of compassion, acceptance, curiosity, and practicality, my approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed care, compassion-based work, attachment theory, positive psychology, and cognitive behavioral strategies. I strive to meet each client with authenticity and attunement, offering a supportive space for both healing and growth.
• Life-Informed Practice: Being a European immigrant, raising a child with complex medical needs, parenting a neurospicy young adult, and navigating life as a dyslexic woman have all shaped my lens as a therapist—grounding my work in deep empathy, lived experience, and a belief in the power of healing through connection.
• Clinical Focus: Trauma, reproductive and maternal mental health, anxiety, life transitions, and EMDR
• Past Roles: Therapist in hospitals, schools, outpatient clinics, and private practice
• Also Offering: Consultation & trauma-informed training for healthcare professionals and working as an adjunct trauma therapist

Credentials & Affiliations

• MSW, West Virginia University (1991)
• MA in Public Administration, WVU (1992)
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Washington State (LW #60334819)
• Certified Trauma Therapist (WVU, 960-hour training)
• EMDR Trained, Levels I & II

Professional Memberships:

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
• Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS)
• Postpartum Support International (PSI)
• Perinatal Support Washington
• Resolve
• TFMR Support Association

How I Balance

Now that my kids are in the early stages of adulting, I’m enjoying the chance to reconnect with other things that bring me joy. I love getting outside to hike, bike, or kayak—especially near water. Travel, exploring new places, new foods and spontaneous adventures with friends and my husband help me feel grounded and curious. I also find calm in meditation, yoga, watercolor painting, time with family, and curling up with a good book on rainy days.

A Personal Glimpse

Outside of the therapy room, you’ll often find me with my sweet golden retriever Mowgli by my side. Whether we're on a walk, hike, by the water, or just soaking in a quiet moment, these little pauses keep me present, grounded, and grateful.