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Max Duane Whipple III
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SUDP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Bellingham, WA 98225
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Ultimately, addiction is a distraction from life's meaning and purpose. My primary focus is seeing my client connect to their own meaning and purpose--not only in recovery but life generally. Through these re-connections one can forge a prolonged and stable sense of progress that paves the way toward whatever goal is on the horizon. I do not believe I am in the business of ‘fixing’ anyone, instead supporting people as they realize their own potential to overcome whatever challenges are preventing them from living the life they deserve.
I have a very pragmatic approach to counseling and enjoy using cognitive theories of counseling to help my clients challenge problems in thinking and behavior. Many of my clients find this straight-forward and nonjudgmental approach to be refreshing and insightful, while teaching practical skills for ongoing growth.
Through collaborative skill-building that focuses on the individual, I believe I offer a unique approach to finding freedom from addiction. Feel free to reach out by phone or email for a no-pressure consult. Current supervisor: T. Christopher Portman Ph.D.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Elevance
- First Choice Health | FCH
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- LifeWise
- Molina Healthcare
- Premera Blue Cross
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Max Duane Whipple III
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SUDP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / CP 61158216 Max Duane Whipple III
- In Practice for 6 Years
- Attended Skagit Valley College , Associates in Technical Arts , Graduated 2020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Drug Abuse
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
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Max Duane Whipple III
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SUDP