
Katie Hellerud
Counselor, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Seattle, WA 98105
Let's Connect (206) 203-3745

Have you ever been told or wondered if you're "too sensitive" or "too emotional?" As if this is a shameful thing? I'll take a wild guess and say that hearing this probably doesn't help in feeling "less" emotional. This can be such a bind – maybe intense emotions/behaviors make things harder. However, a sense of acceptance, whether it comes from within or from loved ones, can profoundly support in feeling understood, safe, and resilient. And these more subtle feelings can absolutely assist in the pursuit of making necessary changes in emotional expression & related behaviors, impact on relationships, and presence day-to-day.
Hello, I'm Katie and I provide dialectical behavior therapy – a therapy which aims to not only offer skills and education needed to understand emotions, but also how to "work with" one's psychobiology, wisdom, and insights about oneself and the world. Integrating these factors is helpful in making the behavioral changes that lead to the life one envisions.
Your curiosity and investment in your mental/behavioral wellbeing is admirable. Participation in behavioral therapy can assist in staying accountable to our bigger picture, existential, and values-driven goals. With my radically genuine, compassionate style, I believe our powers combined can help in realizing your life worth living.
Call or Email Katie Hellerud now for a free 15 minute consultation - (206) 203-3745
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $205
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- LifeWise
- Optum
- Premera Blue Cross
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Katie Hellerud
Counselor, LMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (206) 203-3745
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH 61320458 Katie Hellerud
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended University of Washington, Master of Arts, Graduated 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Coping Skills
- Relationship Issues
- Behavioral Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Caregivers
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(206) 203-3745