Parenting Therapists in Bellingham, WA

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.

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.

Starting therapy for the first time, or with someone new, can bring up feelings of vulnerability. There’s no right or wrong way to start, or reasons needed to begin. I believe all people can benefit from therapy. After all, being a human is hard enough. With me, the process of coming to therapy is made simple through co-creating safety and trust. I provide space where people can be human, share their truth, explore identities and practice new learning. I’m accepting clients ages 5+ for in-person and ages 13+ for telehealth or in-person. Clients under 13 unable to do in-person are encouraged to start parent sessions to foster change.

Every parent dreams of raising their children in ways that enable them to not only survive, but to thrive. As life unfolds, parents may encounter personal difficulties, or problems related to their children, that compromise their ability to provide consistent, responsive care. They may then be susceptible to feelings of overwhelm and discouragement. I offer families a compassionate, collaborative, strength-based therapeutic approach. I respectfully join with them in the belief that "We are in this together, and together, we will find our way through."

I'm so glad you're here. Is anxiety and overwhelm making you feel like the walls are caving in? You may be a tired or stressed out parent, or a parent dealing with a child's intense emotions. You may be pregnant or newly postpartum, grappling with the physical, emotional, and environmental changes that come with this transition. Together, we can work together to reduce stress and anxiety and build more enjoyment and confidence into your life.

I serve those that are managing baffling behaviors that seem to come out of nowhere and toss you into a tailspin of chaos. Primary supporting those that identify with parenting a child that brings more stress than joy, managing frustration controls your day, and/or you find yourself lost in grief thinking of the life you imagined. Having been intimately involved with the systems of Foster Care and Adoption, I am passionate about supporting this community of families and individuals. I serve those that are managing baffling behaviors that seem to come out of nowhere and toss you into a tailspin of chaos.

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!

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!

The perinatal period is hard. 1 in 5 birthing parents experience PMADs. You, are not alone and with help you can get better. Whether, you are struggling with perinatal mental health concerns, parenting, depression, anxiety, trauma, TTC, TFMR or loss and any other of the adversity that emerges across the life span, healing is not out of your reach. You are ready for a proactive approach and want to make positive change. With connection and trust we will use a combination of skill building, motivational enhancement and personal exploration to calm crisis, and increase coping.

"Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up," Brene Brown. Making the decision to go to therapy is difficult, finding the right therapist can be even more of a challenge. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that must occur in a safe and accepting space to facilitate change.

Dr. Melody Rhode is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Consultant, and Life Coach. She works with individuals, couples, family systems, and leaders in business and public life. She employs interpersonal outcome-oriented strategic therapy to facilitate relational change and personal growth. Her practice is private, and oriented to a clientele typically reluctant to seek psychological help. Concentrating on relatively capable individuals, couples, and family members, Dr. Rhode works with transitions, midlife choices, entitlement vocational re-direction, unexpected trauma, and unprocessed grief. She has unique expertise in treating personality disorders (narcissism), and integrating psychology and spiritual wisdom towards changes that heal.

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.

It is my privilege to have been working with couples, families, and individuals for 30 years. My work emphasizes helping my clients find more authentic meaning and purpose in their lives, fully developing their potential, and assisting them in establishing lasting solutions. I have extensive experience treating common couple's and family issues such as communication, parenting, conflict-resolution, and stagnancy, as well as infidelity, addictions, and domestic violence. My clinical expertise in individual psychotherapy extends to depression, anxiety, anger management, addictions, self-discovery, and overall life direction.

Are you feeling lost, stuck, lonely, overwhelmed, or burnt-out? Do you sometimes catch glimpses of who you would like to be, but have no idea how to get there? Are you tired of fighting with yourself and ready to begin working with yourself to live a life that feels more authentic to you? Whether you are struggling with a life transition, weighed down in grief, grappling with the decision about whether to become a parent, ready to let go of diet culture and body shame, or wanting more happiness and meaning in your life, I'm ready to help you make changes at a pace that feels right to you.

Hello there! I have been working with children, adolescents, young adults transitioning into adulthood and families since March of 2019, and I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as parenting. Being a nerd at heart, I enjoy connecting with clients over video games and movies with therapeutic approach to help meet their goals in a way that impacts them through their interests.

Hello! I aim to offer a safe and supportive environment where you can explore and process specific issues, needs and goals. You may be dealing with depression, anxiety, stress or other mental health concerns. I will seek to help in addressing symptoms of trauma, developing resilience, and building a sense of safety. Client maybe seeking personal growth and self-exploration. Couples may seek therapy to improve communication, resolve conflict, rebuild trust, or strengthen their bond. Family therapy may need support in navigating issues such as parenting challenges, blended family dynamics or intergenerational conflicts.

Sometimes we all just need someone to talk to. Whether we struggle with anxiety, depression, overwhelming new life circumstances, or relationship issues, there is no better medicine than being heard. If you are a college student struggling with anxiety and transitions, an overwhelmed parent juggling work and home life, or simply trying to figure out how to take the next step to reach your goals, let's talk. Together we can sort through the details and work on strategies that will make a positive difference in your life. Take a risk on your own behalf. Reach out for help.

Welcome! I work primarily with women and folks on a parenting journey. You may be a new parent who experienced birth trauma and have the baby you always wanted but don't know how to move forward from pregnancy/ birth experience. You may be experiencing infertility or pregnancy complications. I have a passion for working with women who are navigating significant life transitions. If you're looking for a therapist to just say "mmm," I may not be the fit for you. Our work together will focus on engaging in self-discovery, enhancing insight to bodily cues, and building skills to help you move forward and reconnect with yourself again.

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.