Couples Counseling Therapists in Bellingham, WA

If there is anything I could say, it would be this: I am here for you, and you are not alone. Whether you are sad, angry, tired, anxious, frustrated, depressed, or anything else you may be struggling with, I am here to help. I take great care to earn the trust of each client, and I will work with you to address whatever is weighing on you - from depression, overwhelming anxiety, and past trauma, to relationship issues, struggles with anger, and low self-esteem.

It is my privilege to have been working with couples , families, and individuals for over 25 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.

I am a licensed psychologist with over ten years of experience working collaboratively with individuals, couples and families as they've navigated difficult life passages. I've worked in numerous settings: an inpatient psychiatric unit, outpatient counseling center, hospice, integrated primary care, mobile therapy (patient homes & schools) as well as in transitional housing for those fleeing domestic violence. These experiences have inspired passion for the therapeutic process and that no person journey alone. That said, I believe healing is a choice to journey and that every journey is as unique as the person taking it.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in couple therapy and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders. I deliver LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma-informed care. All folks deserve to feel fully heard and seen in therapy, and I work to create a space to bring your full self into therapy. My approach is collaborative, interpersonal, and culturally tailored. You are the expert on your own experience. Thus, I hope to partner with you to offer structure, support, and skills to process your thoughts and emotions and to progress towards your goals.

My mission is to provide a safe place for you, in which you can understand yourself more deeply, grow, and become the best version of yourself. My clinical relationship with clients is of the utmost importance to me. I never assume the role of fixer, but rather helper. Our work is in collaboration to find a path towards wellness and healing.

Through Life Stages: offers an array of services including but not limited to individual, children, couples and group counseling, crisis intervention, grief and loss therapy and conflict resolution. Dr Kaufman uses state of the art Mental Health Assessments. The Assessment includes a comprehensive social history, referral information, diagnostic impression, significant findings, and recommendations for treatment. A thorough Mental Health Evaluation like this is the best way to help yourself, your child, and your family. As a Professional Counselor Isabel E. Kaufman is experienced, knowledgeable and able to help!

Do you want a fresh outlook? Are you looking for a new perspective? Do you want change that offers realistic hope? I have been privileged over the past 20 plus years of helping people address change. We all want to avoid addressing personal change. In many ways it is like musical chairs: We cling as long as possible to the perceived "safe" place that we already know, refusing to loosen our grip until we feel sure another safe place awaits. Together we will work to establish attainable goals that are best suited for your life.

I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach that emphasizes training received in Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, Experiential Therapy & Mindfulness. My approach has evolved out of several years of working within the Adventure Education/Wilderness Therapy field supporting people in awakening to a deeper relationship with themselves, nature, and others. I have extensive experience serving young men, adolescents, adults in transitional phases, and families/parents in crisis. I encourage clients to move towards whole health by helping them to identify transformational & core emotions via a direct empathetic approach.

I love working with both individuals and couples and in either case take the approach of discussing what it means to walk through this world in relation to others. Whether that's a committed relationship to a loved one or the relationship you've developed with a casual co-worker or the relationship you have with your parents or the relationship you have with yourself (how you view and think of yourself); all of these carry deep complexity. And all relationships take work. Finding someone who can help you navigate why you feel stuck in these relationships sometimes, can be relieving, healing, and even life altering.

**Currently accepting new clients** As you look to begin a counseling relationship , the right fit is critical. When we work together, you can expect directness, compassion, curiosity, and gratitude. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing a wide range of symptoms. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty communicating, and navigating difficult life transitions are a few of the most common issues that I work with clients to resolve.

Now accepting new clients! A mindfully collaborative approach to counseling begins with a validating and empathetic therapist. I work with adults, couples , and adolescents to help develop insight and awareness through curiosity, not judgement. When we approach ourselves with compassion and kindness, we open the door to growth and a deeper understanding of ourselves. I whole-heartedly believe throughout this process we can cultivate healthier living patterns, reduce stress and anxiety, decrease negative thoughts, improve interpersonal relationships, and increase self awareness, confidence, and worth.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field working with adults of all ages and diverse backgrounds. I work with individuals experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, PTSD, and difficult life transitions.

Life's heaviness may weigh you down and stop you from doing the things you want to do or being the person you know you are. That heaviness does not need to be carried alone. My approach is warm, flexible, welcoming and fluid. I value having an authentic working relationship with individuals by practicing respect, empathy, honesty, and consistently working to create a safe and comfortable environment.

At times we all find ourselves in periods of growth that can be challenging and confusing. Growth and change can be difficult but if troubling obstacles are removed, one can move towards a healthier, creative, vibrant life with a new sense of meaning and purpose. I tend to look at symptoms individuals are struggling with as guides showing the changes one needs to make in order to develop into their authentic, creative self. The work I do with client’s is often symbolic and includes dream work, creative expression, deep conversation, lessons from nature, and a deep relational connection that can foster authentic experience.

I have been in private practice since 2004 and work with individuals, couples and groups dealing with a wide variety of issues. I recognize that each client is unique and strive to create an individual plan of therapy tailored to each person's specific needs. This often includes dealing with what isn't working in their life, whether it's depression, traumatic past experiences or relational difficulties, also recognizing the aspects of their life that may be working well and finding ways to build on those strengths.