Child Therapists in Bellingham, WA
My name is Dana (She/Her). My path to becoming a counselor has been shaped by my own experiences and a genuine desire to help others navigate their personal challenges with empathy and understanding. I strive to provide a safe therapeutic environment where you feel accepted, respected, supported, and appreciated for who you truly are. I believe that everyone is unique, and I honor you as the expert on yourself. I will hear your story and help you move in a meaningful direction at a pace you are comfortable with. I’m here to support you on your mental health journey, whatever it may be.
My name is Dana (She/Her). My path to becoming a counselor has been shaped by my own experiences and a genuine desire to help others navigate their personal challenges with empathy and understanding. I strive to provide a safe therapeutic environment where you feel accepted, respected, supported, and appreciated for who you truly are. I believe that everyone is unique, and I honor you as the expert on yourself. I will hear your story and help you move in a meaningful direction at a pace you are comfortable with. I’m here to support you on your mental health journey, whatever it may be.
Sally Plank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICASW
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious or disconnected? You’re not alone. Each and everyone of us has our own stories and lived experiences of pain, trauma, disconnection. Life’s challenges can be overwhelming and it is crucial to have the support you need to navigate life. My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and body-led. Healing is a journey, and I will meet you on the path exactly where you are with compassion and non-judgement. Together I join with you on the path toward your healing and fulfillment and together we embrace the messiness of the human experience where you are free to explore what is alive for you.
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious or disconnected? You’re not alone. Each and everyone of us has our own stories and lived experiences of pain, trauma, disconnection. Life’s challenges can be overwhelming and it is crucial to have the support you need to navigate life. My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and body-led. Healing is a journey, and I will meet you on the path exactly where you are with compassion and non-judgement. Together I join with you on the path toward your healing and fulfillment and together we embrace the messiness of the human experience where you are free to explore what is alive for you.
Christine Evers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225 (Online Only)
Life is challenging, and there are times it's hard to take on that challenge. Are you or a loved one dealing with anxiety, depression, fear, loneliness, rejection, relationship issues? Reaching out takes courage, and there is hope. Don't let another day go by. Contact me to start your healing journey today.
Life is challenging, and there are times it's hard to take on that challenge. Are you or a loved one dealing with anxiety, depression, fear, loneliness, rejection, relationship issues? Reaching out takes courage, and there is hope. Don't let another day go by. Contact me to start your healing journey today.
I offer psychotherapy to people who feel drawn to explore and expand their self awareness and transform emotional confusion and suffering. I believe that it’s in relationship with others where we are harmed and it’s also in relationship with others where we can heal. The therapy relationship facilitates a healing conversation because it is a place of safety where you can begin to expand your ability to communicate, develop your capacity for self compassion, deepen your emotional understanding, and increase your self confidence.
I offer psychotherapy to people who feel drawn to explore and expand their self awareness and transform emotional confusion and suffering. I believe that it’s in relationship with others where we are harmed and it’s also in relationship with others where we can heal. The therapy relationship facilitates a healing conversation because it is a place of safety where you can begin to expand your ability to communicate, develop your capacity for self compassion, deepen your emotional understanding, and increase your self confidence.
Karyn Andriesen
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98226 (Online Only)
Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
Rule and Associates
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LPC
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Tracee Mullen
Counselor, LMHCA , SUDP
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Waitlist for new clients
Kristyn Than Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98229
Not accepting new clients
I believe with a safe space and relationship that healing and change are possible. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and work with individuals and families dealing with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relational struggles, transitions and grief. I counsel all ages and specialize in children and teens who have experienced trauma. I have extensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also trained in and utilize EMDR. I do believe a good fit is important and welcome the opportunity to help you recognize your strengths and meet your goals.
I believe with a safe space and relationship that healing and change are possible. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and work with individuals and families dealing with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relational struggles, transitions and grief. I counsel all ages and specialize in children and teens who have experienced trauma. I have extensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also trained in and utilize EMDR. I do believe a good fit is important and welcome the opportunity to help you recognize your strengths and meet your goals.
Caitlin Koch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, CCLS, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Not accepting new clients
As a Clinical Social Worker and Certified Child Life Specialist, I strive to ensure that youth, adults, and families have the internal and external resources necessary to adapt to life's challenges.
Resilience: “The capacity of a person to maintain their core purpose and integrity in the face of dramatically changed circumstances.” Resilience, at its core, relates to the process of adapting to challenging circumstances. Adaptation does not necessarily mean letting go of past experiences, challenges, or losses, but rather the act of learning to live with pain in a manner that allows you to survive. In seeking support, you are doing just that. Welcome to Resilience Counseling, PLLC.
As a Clinical Social Worker and Certified Child Life Specialist, I strive to ensure that youth, adults, and families have the internal and external resources necessary to adapt to life's challenges.
Resilience: “The capacity of a person to maintain their core purpose and integrity in the face of dramatically changed circumstances.” Resilience, at its core, relates to the process of adapting to challenging circumstances. Adaptation does not necessarily mean letting go of past experiences, challenges, or losses, but rather the act of learning to live with pain in a manner that allows you to survive. In seeking support, you are doing just that. Welcome to Resilience Counseling, PLLC.
In therapy, I offer a warm, relational, strength-based approach to counseling, believing whole-heartedly that each story is precious and meant to be heard and regarded. I enjoy supporting children, teens, adults and families in developing positive ways to interact with one another and the world around them. My training is diverse and eclectic.
In therapy, I offer a warm, relational, strength-based approach to counseling, believing whole-heartedly that each story is precious and meant to be heard and regarded. I enjoy supporting children, teens, adults and families in developing positive ways to interact with one another and the world around them. My training is diverse and eclectic.
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I also work closely with parents to help them get clear on their beliefs and goals around parenting so they can connect with their children in a meaningful way and actually enjoy parenting! All without judgment or shame.
Hi there! I’m Megan, a fellow parent who knows how hard it can be. I’m also deeply committed to understanding what underlies the behavior in our children that hinders their growth into the resilient, confident, and kind adults they have the potential to be. I have 15 years of experience working with children and families in all sorts of capacities and settings. I know all too well how kids with challenging behaviors or high anxiety can slip through the cracks, get labeled “defiant,” or just start to internalize the belief that they’re a bad kid. The truth is there’s no such thing. Kids do well when they can – and so do parents!
I also work closely with parents to help them get clear on their beliefs and goals around parenting so they can connect with their children in a meaningful way and actually enjoy parenting! All without judgment or shame.
Hi there! I’m Megan, a fellow parent who knows how hard it can be. I’m also deeply committed to understanding what underlies the behavior in our children that hinders their growth into the resilient, confident, and kind adults they have the potential to be. I have 15 years of experience working with children and families in all sorts of capacities and settings. I know all too well how kids with challenging behaviors or high anxiety can slip through the cracks, get labeled “defiant,” or just start to internalize the belief that they’re a bad kid. The truth is there’s no such thing. Kids do well when they can – and so do parents!
Many of us learned to push away or reject parts of ourselves as children.
I am primarily an Art Therapist. I love making and processing art with clients from all walks of life. Oftentimes we're carrying pain that isn't ours to carry, or pain that we feel protects us. The art allows us to converse with parts of ourselves we have tucked away in order to protect ourselves. Adult clients who come in, ready to look at themselves and heal pain that has plagued them are a joy to walk alongside in their journey. I am also experienced and greatly enjoy working with children and teenagers who are nursing hurt that needs to be expressed. Kids and teens who have experienced grief and trauma can find safety in art.
Many of us learned to push away or reject parts of ourselves as children.
I am primarily an Art Therapist. I love making and processing art with clients from all walks of life. Oftentimes we're carrying pain that isn't ours to carry, or pain that we feel protects us. The art allows us to converse with parts of ourselves we have tucked away in order to protect ourselves. Adult clients who come in, ready to look at themselves and heal pain that has plagued them are a joy to walk alongside in their journey. I am also experienced and greatly enjoy working with children and teenagers who are nursing hurt that needs to be expressed. Kids and teens who have experienced grief and trauma can find safety in art.
Servando Benjamin Patlan
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225
Not accepting new clients
In my training and career, I specialized in treating children with behavioral difficulties and adults suffering from anxiety, depression and stress. In working with children, my approach includes collaboratively working with the child and their family through their presenting issues and helping institute sustainable changes to foster individual growth in the child and relational growth in the family. This often includes psycho-education and coaching for parents in addition to individual therapy for the child. In working with adults I utilize a range of methods from existential to behavioral depending on the specific needs of the individual.
In my training and career, I specialized in treating children with behavioral difficulties and adults suffering from anxiety, depression and stress. In working with children, my approach includes collaboratively working with the child and their family through their presenting issues and helping institute sustainable changes to foster individual growth in the child and relational growth in the family. This often includes psycho-education and coaching for parents in addition to individual therapy for the child. In working with adults I utilize a range of methods from existential to behavioral depending on the specific needs of the individual.
Sara Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225
Not accepting new clients
I work with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with the heaviness and intensity of life.
I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’re looking for a therapist for yourself, your child, or a friend, welcome. This can be a daunting process, and I’m so happy you’re reaching out. If you’re struggling with mental health or life transitions, everything can feel so heavy. Will I ever feel better? Is it normal to feel like this? How do I even begin? Considering therapy is a perfect first step. You’re in the right place.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with the heaviness and intensity of life.
I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’re looking for a therapist for yourself, your child, or a friend, welcome. This can be a daunting process, and I’m so happy you’re reaching out. If you’re struggling with mental health or life transitions, everything can feel so heavy. Will I ever feel better? Is it normal to feel like this? How do I even begin? Considering therapy is a perfect first step. You’re in the right place.
Ryan Douglas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Not accepting new clients
I work best with clients who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression and folks who are struggling with life transitions including: marriage/divorce, having a new child, transitions into adulthood, past or current trauma and career changes.
Change is hard. Many things in our lives make change easier or harder to get through. It's natural for change to make us struggle. During those times reaching out for support can help get you to where you want to go. Most people know what they want for their life and need some assistance recognizing the strength inside themselves.
I work best with clients who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression and folks who are struggling with life transitions including: marriage/divorce, having a new child, transitions into adulthood, past or current trauma and career changes.
Change is hard. Many things in our lives make change easier or harder to get through. It's natural for change to make us struggle. During those times reaching out for support can help get you to where you want to go. Most people know what they want for their life and need some assistance recognizing the strength inside themselves.
Erin Leedom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98226
Not accepting new clients
Grief comes in many different forms – you decide what or where the loss is in your life (or your child’s) and we work together from there to find a path towards meaning and healing.
My belief is that each person is uniquely capable of transforming their lives with the right kind of support. The way that we handle life stressors, how we view our past and how we enact change are always evolving. I’m here to partner with you through that process using a strengths based, mindful approach that examines what’s working for you and what needs adjusting. If you are experiencing grief, my goal is to help you and/or your child integrate the reality of your loss into your daily lives in a healthy, meaningful way.
Grief comes in many different forms – you decide what or where the loss is in your life (or your child’s) and we work together from there to find a path towards meaning and healing.
My belief is that each person is uniquely capable of transforming their lives with the right kind of support. The way that we handle life stressors, how we view our past and how we enact change are always evolving. I’m here to partner with you through that process using a strengths based, mindful approach that examines what’s working for you and what needs adjusting. If you are experiencing grief, my goal is to help you and/or your child integrate the reality of your loss into your daily lives in a healthy, meaningful way.
With children, I use play/art therapy, helping them feel understood, gain greater self-awareness and work toward healthy social skills.
I provide therapy for children dealing with emotional and behavioral issues, adolescents dealing with life transitions, and adults seeking emotional support and guidance. I have a strong passion for the work I do. Clients find me warm, caring and genuine. I create an atmosphere of safety that allows space for sharing and exploration. I will stimulate, challenge, and support you throughout the therapeutic process. I come from a family systems orientation. I like to involve parents when working with children and adolescents, taking care to maintain the child or teenager’s sense of safety and confidentiality.
With children, I use play/art therapy, helping them feel understood, gain greater self-awareness and work toward healthy social skills.
I provide therapy for children dealing with emotional and behavioral issues, adolescents dealing with life transitions, and adults seeking emotional support and guidance. I have a strong passion for the work I do. Clients find me warm, caring and genuine. I create an atmosphere of safety that allows space for sharing and exploration. I will stimulate, challenge, and support you throughout the therapeutic process. I come from a family systems orientation. I like to involve parents when working with children and adolescents, taking care to maintain the child or teenager’s sense of safety and confidentiality.
Mary Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98226
Not accepting new clients
The ages of my clients range from young children to gray-haired individuals like me! I am a child-centered play therapist.
Recovery is possible! I can help you in your healing journey because I have healed from my own major life traumas (abuse during childhood, domestic violence, divorce, and chronic pain). I now enjoy an active, healthy life. It is filled with joy, creativity, beauty, and love.
The ages of my clients range from young children to gray-haired individuals like me! I am a child-centered play therapist.
Recovery is possible! I can help you in your healing journey because I have healed from my own major life traumas (abuse during childhood, domestic violence, divorce, and chronic pain). I now enjoy an active, healthy life. It is filled with joy, creativity, beauty, and love.
Lisa Kieran
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225
Not accepting new clients
6/20/24 update: I'm not accepting new clients. I believe in dignity, equity and compassion and that we are resilient creatures with capacity for healing and change. I work with adults, couples and children to help them cultivate meaning in their lives as they identify their strengths, gifts and understanding of themselves. From a shared understanding of your goals, we can work together to find the ways that are right for you to build resilience and the strength to deal with life's challenges.
6/20/24 update: I'm not accepting new clients. I believe in dignity, equity and compassion and that we are resilient creatures with capacity for healing and change. I work with adults, couples and children to help them cultivate meaning in their lives as they identify their strengths, gifts and understanding of themselves. From a shared understanding of your goals, we can work together to find the ways that are right for you to build resilience and the strength to deal with life's challenges.
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