Our Team

Based in Michigan and employed by the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health (Alliance), Anicia is contracted to provide specialized support and guidance to our Washington Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement (I/ECMH-E®) applicants. Anicia brings to the team a refreshing viewpoint from her experiences as an Endorsed Infant Mental Health Specialist (IMHS) and IMH Home Visitor of 7 years, supporting Early Childhood Educators as well as families of 0-7 year olds. We are pleased to welcome her strengths in supporting applicants seeking endorsement in various stages and discussing inclusion, diversity, and equity within the workforce and its impact in the field of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. Anicia is excited to provide Endorsement applicant support here in Washington and to interact with applicants as they embark on their Endorsement journey.

Martha has over 13 years of experience supporting children and families. She holds a Graduate certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health from UW, a graduate certificate in gender affirming therapy from Widener University and is an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist. Martha is currently the Director of the WISe Program (Wraparound with Intensive Services) at Akin and owns a group private practice called Mente Counseling & Consultation.

Martha identifies as a Latinx Cisgender Queer woman who is a bilingual immigrant from Mexico. Her motivation for continuing her journey as a professional in the mental health field is to support BIPOC and 2SLGBTQI+ families in ways that honor their experience and promote their healing in a transformative and liberatory way.

Sahkiya is a dedicated professional committed to nurturing our world through healing relationships. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Teaching and over a decade of experience collaborating closely with families and young children. Sahkiya is also a provider of Reflective Supervision and Consultation.

Sahkiya approaches life with a profound belief in the power of love and learning, embodying a learner’s mindset and an open heart in all endeavors. With a high ACEs score, Sahkiya believes in the transformative value of life experiences. She brings this perspective to her work, advocating for the recognition and elevation of nontraditional bodies of knowledge.

At the core of Sahkiya’s values lie authenticity, compassion, and kindness. She advocates passionately for healing, well-being, and the welfare of young children. Sahkiya is deeply honored to contribute her life experiences, skills, and passions to the Center for Early Relational Health, where her professional journey finds profound purpose.

In her free time, Sahkiya finds solace in nature, whether she’s embracing trees, conquering mountains, or communing with animal friends. Sahkiya welcomes the opportunity to connect and can be emailed here.

Bridget is deeply committed to nurturing well-being and health through authentic and caring relationships. She began her professional journey as an infant-toddler caregiver and continued her learning in a variety of roles in programs, teaching, and research focused on babies and families. Through her professional and personal experiences, Bridget has witnessed the power of connection and community in healing and thriving. Bridget has been most inspired by her children, who have filled her life with love, laughter, and many (many) lessons. After growing up in the Midwest and spending years in Arizona, she is happy to call Washington her forever home and is always excited to explore.

Meg brings a tapestry of roles and experiences to this work, drawing from her life as a mother, aunt, godmother, clinician, leader, and advocate for practices and funding that support children and families. Her journey spans community mental health, schools, clinics for young children, and several international settings. Along the way, Meg has written grants, provided play therapy, launched a clinic, offered clinical and reflective supervision, testified on behalf of families in the State legislature, and collaborated with hundreds of dedicated and talented professionals. Her commitment to this work is deeply rooted in both personal and professional passions of attachment, equity, and advancing love and delight all over the place.
Undergraduate:  Loyola College, School of Education
Graduate:  University of Colorado, School of Counseling Psychology