Hi! I’m Travis Black.

I’m a Seattle-based seeker and lifelong student of mystery.

My primary goal as a provider is to alleviate suffering—internally and externally—through practical, innovative and evidence-based approaches.

Over the past 34 years, my study in metaphysics and spirituality has included both deep engagement with and initiation into a range of Western esoteric schools and Eastern spiritual lineages.

I currently teach in Austin Coppock’s Fundamentals of Astrology program, where I help students build grounded, technically sound astrological foundations—and where I’ve begun integrating my psychological training to better support student learning, critical thinking, and emotional resilience.

I'm also training to be a social psychologist, and my research is all about creating practical, real-world mental health interventions for people affected by spiritual abuse and cult dynamics.

As a cult survivor, I'm dedicated to demystifying the intersection of spirituality and psychology. I work to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable individuals within this ambiguous space.

My goal is to integrate formally trained mental health care with so-called 'alternative' healing modalities and provide grounded services to the community at the highest level—without relying on unverifiable claims.

EDUCATION

• Evergreen State College
  Olympia, WA
  B.A. Psychology

CERTIFICATIONS & SELECT TRAININGS

• Astrology

  • Austin Coppock’s 3-Year Program

  • Ben Dykes’ 2-Year Traditional Natal Course

  • Demetra George - Hellenistic Astrology

  • Judith Hill’s Medical Astrology

  • STA Horary*

• Fitness & Mindfulness

  • Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training

  • Trauma-Release Exercises

  • Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness*

  • Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training*

• Health & Wellness

  • Health Educator*

  • Western Herbalist

• Massage & Energy Work

  • Crystal Healing

  • Heart Touch Method*

  • Massage Therapy*

  • Reiki I & II*
    

Attendance, completion and/or certification is not necessarily an endorsement.

* Asterisk indicates certification.