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Kim Pentel
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
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1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98229
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in couple therapy and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders. I deliver LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma-informed care. All folks deserve to feel fully heard and seen in therapy, and I work to create a space to bring your full self into therapy. My approach is collaborative, interpersonal, and culturally tailored. You are the expert on your own experience. Thus, I hope to partner with you to offer structure, support, and skills to process your thoughts and emotions and to progress towards your goals.
My individual therapy approach draws on evidence based therapy, mainly Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT; examining how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact). I also draw upon exposure therapy for anxiety disorders, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma/PTSD, DBT and ACT skills, and mindfulness.
For couple/relationship therapy, I provide tailored, affirming care to diverse constellations of couples, drawing on Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT). These approaches equip partners move past unhelpful patterns, reconnect, more deeply understand how to tend to oneself and the relationship.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $230
- Couple Sessions $245
- Pay by Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Kim Pentel
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / PY61124096 Kim Pentel
- Degree/Diploma from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.A. in Clinical Psychology / 2016
- Attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, PhD, Graduated 2020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Feminist
- Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Neighborhoods
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Kim Pentel
Psychologist, PhD