Nabi Supetran, LMFTA
she/her
Hafa adai, I’m Nabi Supetran. I was born in Saipan, a U.S. territory and I carry with me the warmth, community, and deep sense of connection that shaped me growing up on the islands. My family are from the Philippines and my Filipino heritage is a meaningful part of who I am. It influences how I value family, joy, and belonging, and it's woven into how I move through the world, including how I practice therapy.
In 2016, I moved to the mainland U.S. to pursue my education, completing my bachelor’s in Liberal Arts: Counseling & Psychology and later earning my master’s in Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University Seattle. Today, I’m a licensed marriage and family therapy associate at Chrysalis Within Therapy, offering virtual therapy across Washington State.
Outside of being a therapist, I’m someone who loves food adventures—whether it’s Jollibee and lumpia (Filipino comfort food at its best) or Chamorro favorites like red rice and BBQ, I love meals that connect me to culture and memory. I also enjoy seasonal activities, arts and crafts, vibing to music, immersing in live shows, and spending time in nature.
Filipino shows and Disney will always hold a special place in my heart, and so does my cat Pochi, who keeps life playful and light. I find joy in humor and shared laughter—I’m often sending memes to friends, family, and colleagues. I also love joining and hosting game nights for the laughter, connection, and competitive energy they bring. At my core, I love being part of communities and creating spaces where people feel safe, celebrated, and connected—sometimes through deep conversations, and often through shared joy.
As a Therapist
My work is rooted in the belief that healing is a process of becoming—an unfolding journey where every story, value, and lived experience matters.
I practice from a person-of-the-therapist approach, which means that alongside clinical skills and theory, I bring myself—my culture, values, humor, sensitivity, and life experiences—into the therapy room. I see this as a strength: therapy becomes a real, human relationship, where your story and my presence meet to co-create change.
Clients often describe me as sensitive, thoughtful, and grounded—someone who makes space for silence, nuance, and the deeper layers of who they are. I offer a warm, affirming environment for individuals, couples, and families navigating life transitions, relational challenges, grief, identity exploration, or the quiet desire to feel more at home within themselves.
My integrative style draws on:
Narrative therapy
Family systems
Somatic practices
Internal Family System and attachment-based work
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
...always tailored to the person, couple, or family I’m collaborating with.
Salamat for taking the time to get to know me, I am looking forward to get to know you.
In naming my practice, I wanted to honor the transformative process that happens when we give ourselves permission to pause, reflect, and grow. Just as a chrysalis holds space for change, therapy offers a container where you can safely explore, release old patterns, and step into new possibilities at your own pace and in your own way.
For me, chrysalis represents a safe and protected space for transformation. Like the caterpillar undergoing profound change inside the chrysalis, I aim to hold space for your becoming, even when the process feels tender, uncertain, or unseen by the outside world.
The word within reflects my belief that the deepest transformations come from inside you. My role is to help you slow down, tune inward, and reconnect with your own wisdom, strength, and voice.
Finally, I chose therapy to make the purpose clear. While ‘chrysalis’ and ‘within’ are symbolic and evocative, ‘therapy’ grounds the name in what I do: creating a professional, compassionate space where you can engage in the inner work of growth and healing with the support of a trained guide.
“It is much more important to know what sort of a patient has a disease than what sort of a disease a patient has.”
- Sir William Osler