Couples Counseling Therapists in Bellingham, WA
Do you want to live your life as who you truly are rather than who you think you ‘should’ be? Overcome the thoughts that tell you you're not enough, aren’t deserving or that there’s something wrong with you. Release old patterns that take you to the same places, relationships and feelings over and over again. Heal your past, relieve anxiety and fear and feel happier, more peaceful and powerful, more confident and inspired. Feel more deeply connected, - body, mind and spirit. Fulfill your passions, your divine purpose and live the life you are truly meant to live. The power to bring these changes into your life is within you
Do you want to live your life as who you truly are rather than who you think you ‘should’ be? Overcome the thoughts that tell you you're not enough, aren’t deserving or that there’s something wrong with you. Release old patterns that take you to the same places, relationships and feelings over and over again. Heal your past, relieve anxiety and fear and feel happier, more peaceful and powerful, more confident and inspired. Feel more deeply connected, - body, mind and spirit. Fulfill your passions, your divine purpose and live the life you are truly meant to live. The power to bring these changes into your life is within you
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 view our journey together as a partnership to reach the goals desired.
Do you feel anxious, depressed, confused, alone or misunderstood? Are you having difficulty communicating within your relationships, going through a big life transition or feeling pain and constriction from past traumas? During these times it is helpful to have someone listen and support you without judgement within a safe place. Everyone has a personal history that makes them unique with both strengths and vulnerabilities. I know the courage and perseverance it takes to face and feel the pain as well as embrace your gifts, strengths and light.
I view our journey together as a partnership to reach the goals desired.
Do you feel anxious, depressed, confused, alone or misunderstood? Are you having difficulty communicating within your relationships, going through a big life transition or feeling pain and constriction from past traumas? During these times it is helpful to have someone listen and support you without judgement within a safe place. Everyone has a personal history that makes them unique with both strengths and vulnerabilities. I know the courage and perseverance it takes to face and feel the pain as well as embrace your gifts, strengths and light.
Finding a therapist who understands what it means to be queer, gender questioning, transgender, or neurodivergent can be hard. Luckily, I happen to have personal experiences in all of these areas. My main goal as a counselor is to help individuals find and realize their full potential.
Finding a therapist who understands what it means to be queer, gender questioning, transgender, or neurodivergent can be hard. Luckily, I happen to have personal experiences in all of these areas. My main goal as a counselor is to help individuals find and realize their full potential.
I’m very experienced with trauma and can resolve its effects very quickly I also am very effective with addiction problems
I’m very experienced with trauma and can resolve its effects very quickly I also am very effective with addiction problems
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98229
As a multi-racial, formally diagnosed autistic individual with lived experiences of systemic violence, I bring a unique and deeply empathetic perspective to therapy. These experiences have shaped my understanding of how trauma impacts vulnerable populations differently and often more severely. My commitment to civil rights advocacy is driven by a passion for addressing systemic violence against marginalized communities, including people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, those living in poverty, and people with disabilities.
As a multi-racial, formally diagnosed autistic individual with lived experiences of systemic violence, I bring a unique and deeply empathetic perspective to therapy. These experiences have shaped my understanding of how trauma impacts vulnerable populations differently and often more severely. My commitment to civil rights advocacy is driven by a passion for addressing systemic violence against marginalized communities, including people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, those living in poverty, and people with disabilities.
Victor H. Plucy has been in practice for 35 years. During that time he has seen a wide range of clients and is skilled with anxiety, depression, transitions, marriage/ relationships; and his orientation addresses spiritual needs. He is passionate about helping clients live meaningful lives. Sub-specialties include sleep disorders, weight management and sports psychology. Victor relies heavily on building trust-filled counseling relationships in order to pursue the kinds of challenges that clients experience and combines that with client centered/solution-based psychotherapy.
Victor H. Plucy has been in practice for 35 years. During that time he has seen a wide range of clients and is skilled with anxiety, depression, transitions, marriage/ relationships; and his orientation addresses spiritual needs. He is passionate about helping clients live meaningful lives. Sub-specialties include sleep disorders, weight management and sports psychology. Victor relies heavily on building trust-filled counseling relationships in order to pursue the kinds of challenges that clients experience and combines that with client centered/solution-based psychotherapy.
Danielle Goodfellow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98229 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I am passionate about connecting with clients and helping them improve themselves. Your quality of life begins with your mental health! Our lives are stressful enough, so I aim to help you navigate the mental hardships you have experienced in your past and those yet to come. Many of us struggle with daily stressors, life-altering events, and negative feelings or emotions, which make it challenging to be the best version of ourselves. If we continue to work on ourselves, we can live our lives to the fullest.
As a therapist, I am passionate about connecting with clients and helping them improve themselves. Your quality of life begins with your mental health! Our lives are stressful enough, so I aim to help you navigate the mental hardships you have experienced in your past and those yet to come. Many of us struggle with daily stressors, life-altering events, and negative feelings or emotions, which make it challenging to be the best version of ourselves. If we continue to work on ourselves, we can live our lives to the fullest.
As a Certified Hakomi Therapist my offering is a Somatic Experiential Psychotherapy modality that is gentle, non-judgmental, and compassionate; a form of assisted self-study where the client studies his or her responses to explorations in a mindful state of consciousness. We become aware and touch upon the very organizing experiences that have been a part of our habitual life - the patterns that no long serve us. We increase clarity, creativity, confidence and awareness and break through obstacles towards ease, connection and vitality. I am available for phone or online sessions.
As a Certified Hakomi Therapist my offering is a Somatic Experiential Psychotherapy modality that is gentle, non-judgmental, and compassionate; a form of assisted self-study where the client studies his or her responses to explorations in a mindful state of consciousness. We become aware and touch upon the very organizing experiences that have been a part of our habitual life - the patterns that no long serve us. We increase clarity, creativity, confidence and awareness and break through obstacles towards ease, connection and vitality. I am available for phone or online sessions.
Does your spirit feel bogged down by painful feelings and relationships? Would you like to bring your spirituality to counseling as a simpler, easier way to become freer and happier? I offer a safe place for you to talk and be heard and a way for you to change painful patterns from the inside out. Through powerful yet gentle methods alongside inner prayer/intention, you can resolve the root causes of personal problems like troubled relationships, anxiety, loss, depression, chronic pain/illness, lack of purpose, trauma, spiritual confusion or abuse, and addiction.
Does your spirit feel bogged down by painful feelings and relationships? Would you like to bring your spirituality to counseling as a simpler, easier way to become freer and happier? I offer a safe place for you to talk and be heard and a way for you to change painful patterns from the inside out. Through powerful yet gentle methods alongside inner prayer/intention, you can resolve the root causes of personal problems like troubled relationships, anxiety, loss, depression, chronic pain/illness, lack of purpose, trauma, spiritual confusion or abuse, and addiction.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on a range of evidence-based modalities to best support each client's unique needs. I utilize trauma-focused therapy to address and heal past wounds, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge and change unhelpful thought patterns, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients embrace their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Additionally, I incorporate Motivational Interviewing to enhance motivation and commitment to change, and I maintain a client-centered focus, ensuring that therapy is tailored to each individual's goals and strengths.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on a range of evidence-based modalities to best support each client's unique needs. I utilize trauma-focused therapy to address and heal past wounds, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge and change unhelpful thought patterns, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients embrace their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Additionally, I incorporate Motivational Interviewing to enhance motivation and commitment to change, and I maintain a client-centered focus, ensuring that therapy is tailored to each individual's goals and strengths.
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Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225 (Online Only)
Limited Openings for New Clients as of 9/16/24 - Ready to break free from anxiety, stress, and overcome life's challenges? Are you yearning for improved relationships, greater contentment, and to start living a life that feels more manageable? If so, I'm here to help you reclaim your life and your confidence by reconnecting you with your inner strength and wisdom so you may create a healthier, more fulfilling life. Together, we'll uncover the root causes of your struggles, and I'll equip you with practical tools and skills so you may navigate life with resilience and grace.
Limited Openings for New Clients as of 9/16/24 - Ready to break free from anxiety, stress, and overcome life's challenges? Are you yearning for improved relationships, greater contentment, and to start living a life that feels more manageable? If so, I'm here to help you reclaim your life and your confidence by reconnecting you with your inner strength and wisdom so you may create a healthier, more fulfilling life. Together, we'll uncover the root causes of your struggles, and I'll equip you with practical tools and skills so you may navigate life with resilience and grace.
Bridget C. Cantrell
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, NCC, CTS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225 (Online Only)
I am considered a Subject Matter Expert on PTSD. The goal of my mental health practice is to assist clients in transforming their lives. My office provides a sanctuary, safety and healing, from which to discover ways to re-connect with your life. We will create new ways of coping with your emotional, spiritual and physical health conditions. We work with a variety of issues: PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance and alcohol abuse. We provide Readjustment Counseling after life-altering events: war zone trauma, deployment stress, divorce, illness, domestic violence, assault, financial stress, etc. Why wait?
I am considered a Subject Matter Expert on PTSD. The goal of my mental health practice is to assist clients in transforming their lives. My office provides a sanctuary, safety and healing, from which to discover ways to re-connect with your life. We will create new ways of coping with your emotional, spiritual and physical health conditions. We work with a variety of issues: PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance and alcohol abuse. We provide Readjustment Counseling after life-altering events: war zone trauma, deployment stress, divorce, illness, domestic violence, assault, financial stress, etc. Why wait?
My focus and passion is sexual health and I work with people of all ages. Sexuality is an important source of identity, connection and pleasure, but I also recognize the ways in which shame, trauma, and limited/unhelpful learning about sex contributes to a lot of common sexual problems and conflict in relationships. I support clients with a variety of goals including improving your sex life, dealing with sexual pain, working through sexual “dysfunctions,” exploring sexual preferences, and dealing with out-of-control sexual behavior. I also work with parents, teens and families on issues related to sexuality.
My focus and passion is sexual health and I work with people of all ages. Sexuality is an important source of identity, connection and pleasure, but I also recognize the ways in which shame, trauma, and limited/unhelpful learning about sex contributes to a lot of common sexual problems and conflict in relationships. I support clients with a variety of goals including improving your sex life, dealing with sexual pain, working through sexual “dysfunctions,” exploring sexual preferences, and dealing with out-of-control sexual behavior. I also work with parents, teens and families on issues related to sexuality.
Angela Lai I Loi (Angela Loi)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225 (Online Only)
I provide psychotherapy to all age clients including children (5+), family, and elderly. I speak Cantonese and Taishanese fluently. Image, you have your freedom and trust yourself to be who you want to be and live the life that you want to live. You are trapped, stuck, and carry heavy invisible responsibilities from your background, culture, tradition, and expectations from your society. You feel like you cannot breathe, keep your head above water. That’s enough! It’s time to change, it’s time to live life with the happiness that you deserve.
I provide psychotherapy to all age clients including children (5+), family, and elderly. I speak Cantonese and Taishanese fluently. Image, you have your freedom and trust yourself to be who you want to be and live the life that you want to live. You are trapped, stuck, and carry heavy invisible responsibilities from your background, culture, tradition, and expectations from your society. You feel like you cannot breathe, keep your head above water. That’s enough! It’s time to change, it’s time to live life with the happiness that you deserve.
Ellie Fairbanks- Hypnotherapist Emdr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MHP, RHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98226
Waitlist for new clients
My best self feels just out of reach...what happened to me? Why am I so stuck? Anxiety, depression, grief, difficulty with boundaries or a general feeling of ungrounded self are common experiences. We can watch patterns repeat and often feel powerless in the process. We find ourselves in systems or roles that no long serve our highest selves. Present or past experiences might keep us from living life in a way that feels physically healthy, connected to others, and with purpose. You are ready to live in stronger connection with yourself and the people around you. You are courageous and honoring your natural growth.
My best self feels just out of reach...what happened to me? Why am I so stuck? Anxiety, depression, grief, difficulty with boundaries or a general feeling of ungrounded self are common experiences. We can watch patterns repeat and often feel powerless in the process. We find ourselves in systems or roles that no long serve our highest selves. Present or past experiences might keep us from living life in a way that feels physically healthy, connected to others, and with purpose. You are ready to live in stronger connection with yourself and the people around you. You are courageous and honoring your natural growth.
Andi Rae Erpenbach
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
I work with all races, sexualities, genders, religious leanings and world views. I locate myself in the world as a queer, gender expansive, white person from a Scandinavian family, who is always exploring the dynamics of gender, the effects of the social systems that surround us and trying to understand it all through creative expression and exploration. I hope to bring a playful, creative and body-based approach to explore your therapeutic goals in a setting that works best for your lifestyle.
I work with all races, sexualities, genders, religious leanings and world views. I locate myself in the world as a queer, gender expansive, white person from a Scandinavian family, who is always exploring the dynamics of gender, the effects of the social systems that surround us and trying to understand it all through creative expression and exploration. I hope to bring a playful, creative and body-based approach to explore your therapeutic goals in a setting that works best for your lifestyle.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward self improvement! I know the thought of seeking counseling and therapy can seem daunting and scary, and I commend your efforts. People seek counseling for many reasons, sometimes feeling "stuck" or "lost" in their lives, and not knowing which way to turn. Sometimes we just don't trust ourselves, or others, and begin thinking, "Is this what my life will always be like?"
Congratulations on taking the first step toward self improvement! I know the thought of seeking counseling and therapy can seem daunting and scary, and I commend your efforts. People seek counseling for many reasons, sometimes feeling "stuck" or "lost" in their lives, and not knowing which way to turn. Sometimes we just don't trust ourselves, or others, and begin thinking, "Is this what my life will always be like?"
A J Vlossak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISCWA
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Waitlist for new clients
Your brain's being a menace and you want that to change. My goal is to help you navigate that change, recognize the difference between uncomfortable and unhealthy, and create an experience, and a life, that you want to participate in. If you've been in and out of therapy for a long time and struggled to find a fit, you're in my wheelhouse. If you're neurodivergent, neurospicy, got the AuDHD two-for-one special, or are just really, really traumatized (or all of the above!), you're part of the group I work with best.
Your brain's being a menace and you want that to change. My goal is to help you navigate that change, recognize the difference between uncomfortable and unhealthy, and create an experience, and a life, that you want to participate in. If you've been in and out of therapy for a long time and struggled to find a fit, you're in my wheelhouse. If you're neurodivergent, neurospicy, got the AuDHD two-for-one special, or are just really, really traumatized (or all of the above!), you're part of the group I work with best.
Caitlin Connolly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) my belief is that each one of us is the expert of our own lives and thus has the tools to develop a more sustainable transformation grounded in compassion and self love. Through curiosity and presence of mind, body and spirit we have the ability to rewrite our own stories. I am committed to meeting you where you are at through a client centered and non judgmental approach while offering support and encouragement through your individual journey.~ "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you"- Maya Angelou
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) my belief is that each one of us is the expert of our own lives and thus has the tools to develop a more sustainable transformation grounded in compassion and self love. Through curiosity and presence of mind, body and spirit we have the ability to rewrite our own stories. I am committed to meeting you where you are at through a client centered and non judgmental approach while offering support and encouragement through your individual journey.~ "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you"- Maya Angelou
