Child Therapists in Bellingham, WA
**Currently accepting new clients** As you look to begin a counseling relationship, the right fit is critical. When we work together, you can expect directness, compassion, curiosity, and gratitude. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing a wide range of symptoms. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty communicating, and navigating difficult life transitions are a few of the most common issues that I work with clients to resolve.
**Currently accepting new clients** As you look to begin a counseling relationship, the right fit is critical. When we work together, you can expect directness, compassion, curiosity, and gratitude. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing a wide range of symptoms. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty communicating, and navigating difficult life transitions are a few of the most common issues that I work with clients to resolve.
I enjoy the variety of working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults.
We all have times in our lives when we feel stuck and need support and direction to move forward. You may be experiencing unwanted anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships or even impact from trauma that are keeping you from realizing your goals. Through counseling, life can be better!
I enjoy the variety of working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults.
We all have times in our lives when we feel stuck and need support and direction to move forward. You may be experiencing unwanted anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships or even impact from trauma that are keeping you from realizing your goals. Through counseling, life can be better!
Dr. Isabel E. Kaufman Forensic Expert/Therapist
Counselor, DR, LMHCC, CFC, Forensi, Expert
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98229
Through Life Stages: offers an array of services including but not limited to individual, children, couples and group counseling, crisis intervention, grief and loss therapy and conflict resolution. Dr Kaufman uses state of the art Mental Health Assessments. The Assessment includes a comprehensive social history, referral information, diagnostic impression, significant findings, and recommendations for treatment. A thorough Mental Health Evaluation like this is the best way to help yourself, your child, and your family. As a Professional Counselor Isabel E. Kaufman is experienced, knowledgeable and able to help!
Through Life Stages: offers an array of services including but not limited to individual, children, couples and group counseling, crisis intervention, grief and loss therapy and conflict resolution. Dr Kaufman uses state of the art Mental Health Assessments. The Assessment includes a comprehensive social history, referral information, diagnostic impression, significant findings, and recommendations for treatment. A thorough Mental Health Evaluation like this is the best way to help yourself, your child, and your family. As a Professional Counselor Isabel E. Kaufman is experienced, knowledgeable and able to help!
Parenting Academy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LICSW
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Waitlist for new clients
You want the very best for your child, you want them to feel confident and competent, to be able to manage their emotions, to be kind. Parenting is hard, even harder when you are caring for a child who is struggling, when your family is navigating a big transition, or when you are faced with adversity. When your child's moods and reactions are taking over the household and when power struggles and conflict are the norm, when typical parenting is not working, Parenting Academy can help. Fortunately, Children, Parents and Families are resilient!
You want the very best for your child, you want them to feel confident and competent, to be able to manage their emotions, to be kind. Parenting is hard, even harder when you are caring for a child who is struggling, when your family is navigating a big transition, or when you are faced with adversity. When your child's moods and reactions are taking over the household and when power struggles and conflict are the norm, when typical parenting is not working, Parenting Academy can help. Fortunately, Children, Parents and Families are resilient!
Andrea L McLaughlin
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225
Are you tired of pretending everything is fine? Maybe life has taken an unexpected turn or you are feeling stuck. Perhaps you have a child or teen who is struggling, are a young adult trying to forge your way in the world, are longing to be a mom or have lost yourself in the process. It can feel very isolating and as though no one truly understands what you are going through let alone figure out how to move forward. It’s okay to not be okay AND you do not have to stay that way.
Are you tired of pretending everything is fine? Maybe life has taken an unexpected turn or you are feeling stuck. Perhaps you have a child or teen who is struggling, are a young adult trying to forge your way in the world, are longing to be a mom or have lost yourself in the process. It can feel very isolating and as though no one truly understands what you are going through let alone figure out how to move forward. It’s okay to not be okay AND you do not have to stay that way.
Casey Bosse
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LPC, LMHCA, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225
I specialize in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) for kids aged 3-12 with an additional emphasis on the relationship that parents would like to have with their children.
Amidst the crazy world we live in, we can often times feel like we are struggling to keep our head above water in the chaotic sea of life. I am a therapist who takes great passion in helping kids and families that are facing the choppy seas of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship tensions, and uncertainty in life. I also believe that play is the primary language that kids use to discover who they are as they grow, and I can act as a helpful guide to translate that language of play in a way that can help parents understand their child's complex needs.
I specialize in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) for kids aged 3-12 with an additional emphasis on the relationship that parents would like to have with their children.
Amidst the crazy world we live in, we can often times feel like we are struggling to keep our head above water in the chaotic sea of life. I am a therapist who takes great passion in helping kids and families that are facing the choppy seas of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship tensions, and uncertainty in life. I also believe that play is the primary language that kids use to discover who they are as they grow, and I can act as a helpful guide to translate that language of play in a way that can help parents understand their child's complex needs.
Nick Mabbutt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98229
Hello! Welcome to my profile. My name is Nick Mabbutt, I help children, ages (7-18), individuals, and families navigate a wide range of mental health challenges. Is your child exhibiting challenging behaviors? Emotional Struggles? Difficulty getting to grasp with active/new diagnoses? Is your family struggling to connect? Stuck in difficult patterns? Behavior is communication. Through therapy we may begin to work through these challenges and begin the journey of building a more empowered and connected lived experience for you, your child, and your family.
Hello! Welcome to my profile. My name is Nick Mabbutt, I help children, ages (7-18), individuals, and families navigate a wide range of mental health challenges. Is your child exhibiting challenging behaviors? Emotional Struggles? Difficulty getting to grasp with active/new diagnoses? Is your family struggling to connect? Stuck in difficult patterns? Behavior is communication. Through therapy we may begin to work through these challenges and begin the journey of building a more empowered and connected lived experience for you, your child, and your family.
Rule and Associates, Child/Family Specialists
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Whether your family is dealing with divorce, trauma, challenging children or teens or just simply hit a bump in the road, we will support you through it with the care and expertise you have been waiting for.
We offer a full spectrum of parenting and family support for all types of families. We believe that healthy families create strong communities and with the right support, families, children and their communities can thrive. Parenting and marriage doesn’t come with an instruction book, but our experienced and professional, outcomes-based support professionals can be by your side to meet you right where you are at on your journey. We have a diverse, but small group of licensed mental health professionals and family support specialists to help you every step of the way.
Whether your family is dealing with divorce, trauma, challenging children or teens or just simply hit a bump in the road, we will support you through it with the care and expertise you have been waiting for.
We offer a full spectrum of parenting and family support for all types of families. We believe that healthy families create strong communities and with the right support, families, children and their communities can thrive. Parenting and marriage doesn’t come with an instruction book, but our experienced and professional, outcomes-based support professionals can be by your side to meet you right where you are at on your journey. We have a diverse, but small group of licensed mental health professionals and family support specialists to help you every step of the way.
We are all on a journey. As we face the hills and valleys of life, we need the support of others to walk alongside us to encourage and to navigate our paths. I have experience working with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, parent-child interaction issues, grief, anger, relationship issues, family concerns, school issues and other mental health concerns. I am committed to providing professional, holistic, evidence-based, and compassionate mental health support. I view the counseling process as a collaboration process between me and the clients.
We are all on a journey. As we face the hills and valleys of life, we need the support of others to walk alongside us to encourage and to navigate our paths. I have experience working with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, parent-child interaction issues, grief, anger, relationship issues, family concerns, school issues and other mental health concerns. I am committed to providing professional, holistic, evidence-based, and compassionate mental health support. I view the counseling process as a collaboration process between me and the clients.
Children often relax through play.
I am passionate about helping people make sense of their lives in complicated times. I am an actively involved psychotherapist. I believe in developing a strongly collaborative relationship. With mutual curiosity, we can explore meaningful ways to find relief and make lasting, positive changes. I do psychotherapy with children, teens, families, and adults in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and in Japanese. I also do psychological evaluations for Attention Deficit Disorder.
Children often relax through play.
I am passionate about helping people make sense of their lives in complicated times. I am an actively involved psychotherapist. I believe in developing a strongly collaborative relationship. With mutual curiosity, we can explore meaningful ways to find relief and make lasting, positive changes. I do psychotherapy with children, teens, families, and adults in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and in Japanese. I also do psychological evaluations for Attention Deficit Disorder.
Brittany Lawler
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, SUDPT
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be challenging. Being an adult is challenging. We grow up imagining our ideal selves only to find that the world gives us obstacles along the way. Sometimes we are prepared for them; sometimes we are not. It can be hard to adjust, change directions, and repair or rebuild our lives. Whether it be a romantic relationship, friendships, issues with co-workers, or raising children, no one is built to face everything alone. . We all desire to be heard, valued, appreciated, and loved. We want to express ourselves, be seen for our authentic self, and be able to communicate and uphold boundaries to get our needs met.
Life can be challenging. Being an adult is challenging. We grow up imagining our ideal selves only to find that the world gives us obstacles along the way. Sometimes we are prepared for them; sometimes we are not. It can be hard to adjust, change directions, and repair or rebuild our lives. Whether it be a romantic relationship, friendships, issues with co-workers, or raising children, no one is built to face everything alone. . We all desire to be heard, valued, appreciated, and loved. We want to express ourselves, be seen for our authentic self, and be able to communicate and uphold boundaries to get our needs met.
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I offer counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
It takes courage to ask for support. Coming this far is a victory in and of itself. You’re in touch with yourself enough to know that you need something to change, although you may not be certain yet of what that change should look like. Perhaps you need a shift in perspective during a difficult time. Maybe you need to learn to cope with challenging emotions. Perhaps it is your child who needs help and you need help learning how to help them. Whatever your need, you deserve an empathetic and dedicated guide to join you on your journey. You don't have to do this alone. Currently taking clients intermittently.
I offer counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
It takes courage to ask for support. Coming this far is a victory in and of itself. You’re in touch with yourself enough to know that you need something to change, although you may not be certain yet of what that change should look like. Perhaps you need a shift in perspective during a difficult time. Maybe you need to learn to cope with challenging emotions. Perhaps it is your child who needs help and you need help learning how to help them. Whatever your need, you deserve an empathetic and dedicated guide to join you on your journey. You don't have to do this alone. Currently taking clients intermittently.
I specialize in working with children, youth, and adults that have been impacted by foster care and adoption.
Hi, I'm Ryan and am currently accepting new clients for individual counseling. I'd love to connect with you and be of assistance in addressing such issues as: trauma history, identity, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, spirituality, and life transitions. I love supporting people who have been impacted by adoption and those who struggle with addiction. I can help you understand the "why" behind your thoughts, attitudes, and actions, and how getting below the surface to the root is the key to healing and growth.
I specialize in working with children, youth, and adults that have been impacted by foster care and adoption.
Hi, I'm Ryan and am currently accepting new clients for individual counseling. I'd love to connect with you and be of assistance in addressing such issues as: trauma history, identity, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, spirituality, and life transitions. I love supporting people who have been impacted by adoption and those who struggle with addiction. I can help you understand the "why" behind your thoughts, attitudes, and actions, and how getting below the surface to the root is the key to healing and growth.
Brian McClincey
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98226
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked in various settings such as an outpatient counseling center, community and home based services, and a residential treatment center for children and teenagers.
Thanks for taking a look at my profile page. It takes a great deal of courage to ask for help and support. Many of my clients have struggled with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, struggling to go out into the world, wanting things to be different in their families, and much more. I will work with you to develop new skills to handle any situation that is bothering you.
I have worked in various settings such as an outpatient counseling center, community and home based services, and a residential treatment center for children and teenagers.
Thanks for taking a look at my profile page. It takes a great deal of courage to ask for help and support. Many of my clients have struggled with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, struggling to go out into the world, wanting things to be different in their families, and much more. I will work with you to develop new skills to handle any situation that is bothering you.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, couples & families.
Whenever you think of talking with someone, thoroughly explaining everything from how you feel today, or how you have felt for years, or to the choices you are facing, or how your body and sense of yourself alters things, and you wonder, how do I find that "right" person to talk to? You have found them. Adolescent or adult, individual or a couple, call me for a free consultation, and let's see where to go from here!
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, couples & families.
Whenever you think of talking with someone, thoroughly explaining everything from how you feel today, or how you have felt for years, or to the choices you are facing, or how your body and sense of yourself alters things, and you wonder, how do I find that "right" person to talk to? You have found them. Adolescent or adult, individual or a couple, call me for a free consultation, and let's see where to go from here!
Aaron Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98226
I specialize in working with children and teens ages 2-18 for defiance, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, child abuse, grief and loss and life adjustments. I provide highly effective research based counseling in a warm and inviting environment. I offer practical strategies and activities to help children, teens and families meet their goals and improve their lives. Modalities used include Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Triple P Parenting, Play Therapy, and Therapeutic Art Activities.
I specialize in working with children and teens ages 2-18 for defiance, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, child abuse, grief and loss and life adjustments. I provide highly effective research based counseling in a warm and inviting environment. I offer practical strategies and activities to help children, teens and families meet their goals and improve their lives. Modalities used include Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Triple P Parenting, Play Therapy, and Therapeutic Art Activities.
Lauren Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98226
I'm so glad you're here! My name is Lauren and I specialize in supporting clients who are navigating various stages of parenthood and your children too! You could be thinking of starting a family, in the throes of early postpartum or you could be a parent of an older child, dealing with intense child behavior. There are so many complex experiences that come with parenthood! You (or your child) may be navigating a life challenge that has started to feel like too much. Together, we can work to reduce stress and anxiety and build more enjoyment and confidence into your life as a parent.
I'm so glad you're here! My name is Lauren and I specialize in supporting clients who are navigating various stages of parenthood and your children too! You could be thinking of starting a family, in the throes of early postpartum or you could be a parent of an older child, dealing with intense child behavior. There are so many complex experiences that come with parenthood! You (or your child) may be navigating a life challenge that has started to feel like too much. Together, we can work to reduce stress and anxiety and build more enjoyment and confidence into your life as a parent.
Samantha Grace Smith
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225 (Online Only)
I entered the profession of counseling because I believe, despite the worst circumstances experienced in life, people can find hope. Maybe you have found yourself or your child struggling through a difficult experience such as a loss or a trauma and you need someone to come alongside as you learn to live again. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, hopelessness, or shame and are not able to manage this on your own. Maybe you struggle with an eating disorder or an addiction of some sort and have been unable to overcome this by yourself. I am here to help.
I entered the profession of counseling because I believe, despite the worst circumstances experienced in life, people can find hope. Maybe you have found yourself or your child struggling through a difficult experience such as a loss or a trauma and you need someone to come alongside as you learn to live again. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, hopelessness, or shame and are not able to manage this on your own. Maybe you struggle with an eating disorder or an addiction of some sort and have been unable to overcome this by yourself. I am here to help.
I work with a wide variety of folks who are experiencing mental health, trauma, family, and life related stressors. With experience supporting children ages 3 and up, teens, adults, and families I aim to provide holistic services meeting folks where they are at in their journey. My work includes providing affirming services for LGBTQ+ and Non-monogamous folks. I am skilled at providing services for neurodivergent (ADHD/Autistic) folks aimed at increasing self-understanding and coping with the stressors of the outside world.
I work with a wide variety of folks who are experiencing mental health, trauma, family, and life related stressors. With experience supporting children ages 3 and up, teens, adults, and families I aim to provide holistic services meeting folks where they are at in their journey. My work includes providing affirming services for LGBTQ+ and Non-monogamous folks. I am skilled at providing services for neurodivergent (ADHD/Autistic) folks aimed at increasing self-understanding and coping with the stressors of the outside world.
My work is anchored in research-and evidenced-based modalities, an extensive knowledge of child development, and expertise on early attachment relationships.
Welcome to my practice. I am here to support people of all kinds in their very human journeys. I do this by creating “a home for emotional dwelling” where together we navigate life experiences that can impact us so deeply that they forever change who we are. These kinds of shifts aren’t always easy. You may ask: "Who am I now? What kind of human do I want to be? How do I move with grace into the unfolding of my life?" I will walk alongside you in your journey offering the support you need. We may explore issues including past trauma, family-of-origin, relational struggles, and shifting identity.
My work is anchored in research-and evidenced-based modalities, an extensive knowledge of child development, and expertise on early attachment relationships.
Welcome to my practice. I am here to support people of all kinds in their very human journeys. I do this by creating “a home for emotional dwelling” where together we navigate life experiences that can impact us so deeply that they forever change who we are. These kinds of shifts aren’t always easy. You may ask: "Who am I now? What kind of human do I want to be? How do I move with grace into the unfolding of my life?" I will walk alongside you in your journey offering the support you need. We may explore issues including past trauma, family-of-origin, relational struggles, and shifting identity.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Bellingham, WA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Bellingham build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Bellingham build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.