Teletherapy for Mount Baker - Bellingham, WA
Jeremy Moot (Doors Open Therapy)
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with both individuals and couples and in either case take the approach of discussing what it means to walk through this world in relation to others. Whether that's a committed relationship to a loved one or the relationship you've developed with a casual co-worker or the relationship you have with your parents or the relationship you have with yourself (how you view and think of yourself); all of these carry deep complexity. And all relationships take work. Finding someone who can help you navigate why you feel stuck in these relationships sometimes, can be relieving, healing, and even life altering.
I love working with both individuals and couples and in either case take the approach of discussing what it means to walk through this world in relation to others. Whether that's a committed relationship to a loved one or the relationship you've developed with a casual co-worker or the relationship you have with your parents or the relationship you have with yourself (how you view and think of yourself); all of these carry deep complexity. And all relationships take work. Finding someone who can help you navigate why you feel stuck in these relationships sometimes, can be relieving, healing, and even life altering.
Erik Neil Bracht
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98225 (Online Only)
Are you seeking honest and useful feedback? Stuck in thoughts, feelings or behaviors that are causing distress? Are "blind spots" causing conflict in a relationship? My counseling practice is guided by 3 core beliefs: (1) Past or current emotional stress often creates imbalance in behavior, feelings or perception. (2) Awareness of the origins of imbalance and how it manifests in your relationship with yourself or others is necessary for positive change. (3) A compassionate listener with broad life experience can facilitate self-reflection, personal responsibility, and life-changing personal growth.
Are you seeking honest and useful feedback? Stuck in thoughts, feelings or behaviors that are causing distress? Are "blind spots" causing conflict in a relationship? My counseling practice is guided by 3 core beliefs: (1) Past or current emotional stress often creates imbalance in behavior, feelings or perception. (2) Awareness of the origins of imbalance and how it manifests in your relationship with yourself or others is necessary for positive change. (3) A compassionate listener with broad life experience can facilitate self-reflection, personal responsibility, and life-changing personal growth.
Tara L Caldwell
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226 (Online Only)
My approach with clients is warm, compassionate and collaborative. In addition to relieving pain and symptoms, I strive to help clients make changes that bring them happiness and greater satisfaction in life. Areas of expertise include treatment of PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and abuse, along with problems stemming from relationship issues, divorce, parenting issues, empty nest, career change, relocation, major illness, chronic pain, or grief. I use complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a personalized approach for each client, building on strengths to achieve the changes you want.
My approach with clients is warm, compassionate and collaborative. In addition to relieving pain and symptoms, I strive to help clients make changes that bring them happiness and greater satisfaction in life. Areas of expertise include treatment of PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and abuse, along with problems stemming from relationship issues, divorce, parenting issues, empty nest, career change, relocation, major illness, chronic pain, or grief. I use complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a personalized approach for each client, building on strengths to achieve the changes you want.
Brittney Jones
Counselor, MS, LMHC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma & abuse can cause us to feel isolated, out-of-control, and lost in our own lives. The resultant suffering & mental illnesses significantly disrupt our relationships, life satisfaction, and sense of self. These painful experiences can cause a disconnect between the four aspects of our being – mind, body, emotion, and spirit. Therapy offers a space in which you can understand this disconnection, re-story your experience, reintegrate these parts of yourself, and heal. In our work together, we will honor your experiences and help you find what you need to live a more authentic, empowered, and enriching life.
Trauma & abuse can cause us to feel isolated, out-of-control, and lost in our own lives. The resultant suffering & mental illnesses significantly disrupt our relationships, life satisfaction, and sense of self. These painful experiences can cause a disconnect between the four aspects of our being – mind, body, emotion, and spirit. Therapy offers a space in which you can understand this disconnection, re-story your experience, reintegrate these parts of yourself, and heal. In our work together, we will honor your experiences and help you find what you need to live a more authentic, empowered, and enriching life.
Dr. Sybil McLean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226
Accepting New Clients - Immediate Availability! Also booking adult ADHD assessments. These assessments will evaluate if you have ADHD, what 5 areas of executive functioning are most affected, & assess the level of impairment in up to 15 life domains (see website or email for more info & pricing). Whatever reason that you've decided to look for a therapist, I am here to help you find solutions to your most pressing challenges. In my person-centered approach, I focus on you as a unique individual, as I aim to meet you where you are at, collaborate with you, and adjust my approach as needed so that you feel safe & heard in my presence.
Accepting New Clients - Immediate Availability! Also booking adult ADHD assessments. These assessments will evaluate if you have ADHD, what 5 areas of executive functioning are most affected, & assess the level of impairment in up to 15 life domains (see website or email for more info & pricing). Whatever reason that you've decided to look for a therapist, I am here to help you find solutions to your most pressing challenges. In my person-centered approach, I focus on you as a unique individual, as I aim to meet you where you are at, collaborate with you, and adjust my approach as needed so that you feel safe & heard in my presence.
Mari T Ritalahti
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CRC, CDMS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226
My clients come from a variety of experiences including anxious feelings, dark periods of life, intrusive thoughts, and traumatic exposure, to those people who are transitioning in life or working through grief and sorrow. I work with people who have had years of counseling but don't seem to be getting any better and keep going through repetitive cycles. The main factor that connects them all is the desire to heal. There is no need to be aggressive with healing and having to force ourselves to “get over” trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, etc. There is another avenue which encompasses compassion for ourselves and for others.
My clients come from a variety of experiences including anxious feelings, dark periods of life, intrusive thoughts, and traumatic exposure, to those people who are transitioning in life or working through grief and sorrow. I work with people who have had years of counseling but don't seem to be getting any better and keep going through repetitive cycles. The main factor that connects them all is the desire to heal. There is no need to be aggressive with healing and having to force ourselves to “get over” trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, etc. There is another avenue which encompasses compassion for ourselves and for others.
John Diskin
Counselor, M Ed, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with executive functions in their daily lives and feel they may have attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (diagnosed or not). I help individuals tap into their strengths and recover from the woundedness that so often accompanies a history of ADHD.
I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with executive functions in their daily lives and feel they may have attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (diagnosed or not). I help individuals tap into their strengths and recover from the woundedness that so often accompanies a history of ADHD.
Dick Mattila
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226
Do you want a fresh outlook? Are you looking for a new perspective? Do you want change that offers realistic hope? I have been privileged over the past 20 plus years of helping people address change. We all want to avoid addressing personal change. In many ways it is like musical chairs: We cling as long as possible to the perceived "safe" place that we already know, refusing to loosen our grip until we feel sure another safe place awaits. Together we will work to establish attainable goals that are best suited for your life.
Do you want a fresh outlook? Are you looking for a new perspective? Do you want change that offers realistic hope? I have been privileged over the past 20 plus years of helping people address change. We all want to avoid addressing personal change. In many ways it is like musical chairs: We cling as long as possible to the perceived "safe" place that we already know, refusing to loosen our grip until we feel sure another safe place awaits. Together we will work to establish attainable goals that are best suited for your life.
Jonathan M Boudin
Counselor, LMHC, RCC, MEd
Verified Verified
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226 (Online Only)
Welcome! Counseling begins with safety, support, empathy, and trust. Perhaps we seek a non-judgmental ear that will listen, connection to our personal strengths, or an approach such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, or coping skills. I draw from multiple approaches so that therapy is collaborative and customized to meet your unique needs, hopes, and goals. I am trained in EMDR, an effective approach in healing from trauma. Helping youth of all genders is one of my specialties and I dedicate part of my practice to kids, tweens, and teens. I happily work with adults too. I am a LGBTQIA+ ally and cultural awareness is important to me.
Welcome! Counseling begins with safety, support, empathy, and trust. Perhaps we seek a non-judgmental ear that will listen, connection to our personal strengths, or an approach such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, or coping skills. I draw from multiple approaches so that therapy is collaborative and customized to meet your unique needs, hopes, and goals. I am trained in EMDR, an effective approach in healing from trauma. Helping youth of all genders is one of my specialties and I dedicate part of my practice to kids, tweens, and teens. I happily work with adults too. I am a LGBTQIA+ ally and cultural awareness is important to me.
It is important to tailor session therapeutic approaches to the needs and goals of each client. To accomplish this, I take a multi-faceted therapeutic approach session approach. This includes such therapies as CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety, Rogerian, and motivational interviewing. I have a special fondness for working with individuals who have one or more issues with traumatic backgrounds, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, and lack of self-confidence. I believe that teaching positive coping skills in combination with focusing on a person's strengths and abilities will help them lead more productive lives.
It is important to tailor session therapeutic approaches to the needs and goals of each client. To accomplish this, I take a multi-faceted therapeutic approach session approach. This includes such therapies as CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety, Rogerian, and motivational interviewing. I have a special fondness for working with individuals who have one or more issues with traumatic backgrounds, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, and lack of self-confidence. I believe that teaching positive coping skills in combination with focusing on a person's strengths and abilities will help them lead more productive lives.
Therapy is creative, gives us focus, loosens the grip of our problems, spins us around, and lifts us up. I have practiced psychology for about 30 years and presently work in Bellingham WA and Vancouver, BC. It's a privilege to work in both countries and have the same engaging relationships in both practices. I work eclectically, using methods that personally benefit whoever has come for therapy. Usually there is some aspect of Cognitive Behavioral therapy, because it is so helpful.
Therapy is creative, gives us focus, loosens the grip of our problems, spins us around, and lifts us up. I have practiced psychology for about 30 years and presently work in Bellingham WA and Vancouver, BC. It's a privilege to work in both countries and have the same engaging relationships in both practices. I work eclectically, using methods that personally benefit whoever has come for therapy. Usually there is some aspect of Cognitive Behavioral therapy, because it is so helpful.
Bellingham Neurodevelopmental Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226
Dr. Reagan is a neuropsychologist who works with children and adolescents from ages four through nineteen who are struggling at home, at school, or in the community due to challenges with attention, learning, social skills, or emotions. Her evaluations typically include recommendations on academic supports and interventions, developmental and mental health treatments, and community supports to address challenges with functioning.
Dr. Reagan is a neuropsychologist who works with children and adolescents from ages four through nineteen who are struggling at home, at school, or in the community due to challenges with attention, learning, social skills, or emotions. Her evaluations typically include recommendations on academic supports and interventions, developmental and mental health treatments, and community supports to address challenges with functioning.
Kirsten Paige Throneberry
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226 (Online Only)
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one and need help traveling the difficult journey of grief? Or perhaps you need assistance negotiating a big life transition such as the end or start of a relationship, changing careers, becoming a new parent, or adjusting to your child's launch into the world. These tender and challenging places—when the familiar ground seems to have crumbled beneath your feet—are the very places when the undivided support and attention of another person is most needed, someone who can bear witness while helping you find your way to solid ground—and perhaps, even to a transformed version of your former self.
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one and need help traveling the difficult journey of grief? Or perhaps you need assistance negotiating a big life transition such as the end or start of a relationship, changing careers, becoming a new parent, or adjusting to your child's launch into the world. These tender and challenging places—when the familiar ground seems to have crumbled beneath your feet—are the very places when the undivided support and attention of another person is most needed, someone who can bear witness while helping you find your way to solid ground—and perhaps, even to a transformed version of your former self.
Deborah J Crandall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226
I provide therapy not only because I am passionate about personal growth and connection, but because I believe therapy works. I am inspired by the vulnerability and strength that goes into the healing process. I sincerely believe you have within you what it takes to heal and that doesn't mean you have to do it alone. Through therapy, I hope you feel renewed, motivated, confident, and safe enough in your thoughts and body to fully engage in life. I have had the honor to support those who are seeking out relief from their trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and/or anger.
I provide therapy not only because I am passionate about personal growth and connection, but because I believe therapy works. I am inspired by the vulnerability and strength that goes into the healing process. I sincerely believe you have within you what it takes to heal and that doesn't mean you have to do it alone. Through therapy, I hope you feel renewed, motivated, confident, and safe enough in your thoughts and body to fully engage in life. I have had the honor to support those who are seeking out relief from their trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and/or anger.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
Jenn Hornbeck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98225 (Online Only)
Your needs and challenges are unique to you and I am here to help support you in finding a pathway to healing. My approach to therapy is strengths-based and maintains that each person is the expert on their own lives. I use a trauma-informed approach to assess the individual needs of each person I work with. Additionally, I utilize the person-in-environment theory, which emphasizes that one’s environment plays a crucial role in their mental health and overall wellbeing. I will share with you the tools you need to succeed and provide you with support along the way.
Your needs and challenges are unique to you and I am here to help support you in finding a pathway to healing. My approach to therapy is strengths-based and maintains that each person is the expert on their own lives. I use a trauma-informed approach to assess the individual needs of each person I work with. Additionally, I utilize the person-in-environment theory, which emphasizes that one’s environment plays a crucial role in their mental health and overall wellbeing. I will share with you the tools you need to succeed and provide you with support along the way.
Courtney Shrum
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226 (Online Only)
From the outside you’ve got your shit together, but inside you are exhausted. You show up and do what needs to be done to the best of your ability but all while feeling this internal dread you can’t quite shake. You constantly feel like you are having to adjust to fit into everyone else’s expectations of you. No seriously, you probably feel like a chameleon of some sort always changing to fit in. And the higher your stress climbs the more you reach for coping skills that don’t bring you any real sense of relief. You feel like you are going crazy and may have even googled your symptoms to try to figure what’s wrong with you.
From the outside you’ve got your shit together, but inside you are exhausted. You show up and do what needs to be done to the best of your ability but all while feeling this internal dread you can’t quite shake. You constantly feel like you are having to adjust to fit into everyone else’s expectations of you. No seriously, you probably feel like a chameleon of some sort always changing to fit in. And the higher your stress climbs the more you reach for coping skills that don’t bring you any real sense of relief. You feel like you are going crazy and may have even googled your symptoms to try to figure what’s wrong with you.
Accepting new in person and Telehealth clients! Struggles people experience are as varied and individual as folks are themselves. However, experiences of betrayal, abandonment, and feelings of shame are often common roots underneath many life struggles. Whether you are going through a self betrayal, personal betrayal with a close friend or life partner, an institutional betrayal, or even feelings around spiritual betrayal, there is a way through where shame can find some exposure to light and air and deep healing can occur.
Accepting new in person and Telehealth clients! Struggles people experience are as varied and individual as folks are themselves. However, experiences of betrayal, abandonment, and feelings of shame are often common roots underneath many life struggles. Whether you are going through a self betrayal, personal betrayal with a close friend or life partner, an institutional betrayal, or even feelings around spiritual betrayal, there is a way through where shame can find some exposure to light and air and deep healing can occur.
Neupathway (Louis Poeltl)
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.
Neupathway LLC (Amber Ford)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA 98226 (Online Only)
We all need support throughout our lives, and you may be looking for an additional resource to help you process lived experiences, problem-solve, or understand yourself in a deeper way. You may be struggling with anxiety, the challenges of caregiving, work stress and burnout, relationship challenges, or working through grief, loss, or bereavement. You want to engage in healthy coping skills and develop self-care habits to better support the vision you have for your life.
We all need support throughout our lives, and you may be looking for an additional resource to help you process lived experiences, problem-solve, or understand yourself in a deeper way. You may be struggling with anxiety, the challenges of caregiving, work stress and burnout, relationship challenges, or working through grief, loss, or bereavement. You want to engage in healthy coping skills and develop self-care habits to better support the vision you have for your life.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.