Our Story
The story of Self Space began in 1982 with the start of a friendship between two Seattle girls, Rachel & Jessica.
Growing up, our families lived on the same block near Greenlake. The two of us spent our early years toddling by the water, braving the first day of preschool together, and forming the kind of deep trust and affection needed to build the foundation of a friendship that would last the years.
Decades later, we stood as bridesmaids in each other’s weddings, encouraged one another’s careers, held hands during the birth of our children, and proudly took on the role of godmothers for each other’s kids.
Then, in 2017, on a long road trip we found ourselves talking about—and celebrating—the profound difference therapy had made in both our lives. Early on, both of us had experienced significant pain that had deeply affected us and left us restricted in our lives. Ultimately, though, each of us found healing and learned to feel safe and secure within ourselves through psychotherapy. In therapy, we learned to feel open, curious, and compassionate toward ourselves.
It was clear this model of self-care had dramatically improved every aspect of our lives: our work and careers, romantic relationships, how we experienced our bodies, and all of our friendships.
These insights didn’t just lead to conversation. They led to a plan of action.
We wanted to share the process of achieving a deep sense of wellbeing, joy and freedom with others.
At the time, Rachel was working as a mental health counselor in private practice and Jessica was a finance and operations executive in Seattle. To put our plan into action, we realized how well our skills and training complemented each other’s and that, together, we could make this vision a reality.
That reality is Self Space.
Self Space was born out of both our professional and personal experiences—how we’d each discovered, firsthand, how therapy led us toward feeling more whole...more connected...more free. It was clear to us that addressing mental health shouldn’t just be something addressed when someone has reached “rock bottom.” Mental health (done right) is whole-body health and should be a part of everyone’s wellness routine.
Self Space is about helping you learn to care for your whole self.
Rachel Lund
MA, LMHC
Rachel started Self Space out of the deep belief in the power of therapy to change people’s lives from the inside out. Her hope is to help people find more safety, care and love in their lives. Rachel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Supervisor in Washington state, and focuses on treating clients through a neuropsychotherapy approach to therapy that connects mind+body.
Jessica Andrews
MAc, CPA
Jessica Andrews is a CPA with a background as an executive in the wealth advisory and senior housing industries. She has a passion for business and helping others grow in their careers. Jessica oversees the strategic planning and business functions for Self Space. She believes in the power of therapy as she has seen the impact it has had on her own life and those she loves.