Brenda Kotewa
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC (she, her)
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Bellingham, WA 98226
Let's Connect (360) 837-6255
There are seasons when life becomes disorienting—relationships shift, careers stall, grief surfaces, identity evolves, or long-standing patterns no longer serve you. In those moments, therapy can provide a structured, confidential space to examine what is happening and move forward with clarity and intention. My goal is to create an environment that is warm, clinically grounded, and occasionally light enough to breathe in—because sometimes growth happens right after we exhale (or laugh).
My focus includes life transitions, career exploration, stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, health changes, and identity development. I especially enjoy working with people to navigate crossroads or wrestling with the gap between who they are and who they feel expected to be.
Growth is rarely linear and detours often become the most interesting stories. Wherever you are in your journey, we will begin there. We'll clarify your goals, identify obstacles, and perhaps laugh once or twice along the way.
Call or Email Brenda Kotewa now for a free 15 minute consultation - (360) 837-6255
Let's Connect (360) 837-6255
Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- AWP EAP
- BHS EAP
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Brighton
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Cigna EAP
- Curative
- Decent
- Evry Health
- First Health
- Health Alliance
- Health Net
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Meritain Health
- Moda Health
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Oxford
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
- Sidecar Health
- Sutter
- TELUS Health
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- USC
Brenda Kotewa
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (360) 837-6255
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH 61442623 Brenda Kay Kotewa
- In Practice for 18 years
- Attended University of Idaho, PhD, Graduated 2013
- Membership with American Counseling Association 6568543
- Degree/Diploma from University of Idaho M.Ed. / 2007
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Brenda Kotewa
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (360) 837-6255
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Family Conflict
- Chronic Illness
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Caregivers
- Coping Skills
- First Responders
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Brenda Kotewa
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (360) 837-6255
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Brenda Kotewa
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (360) 837-6255
Location
Additional Location
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 837-6255Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Brenda Kotewa
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (360) 837-6255