Therapists in Bellingham, WA

Welcome! Counseling begins with safety, support, empathy, and trust. Perhaps we seek a non-judgmental ear that will listen, connection to our personal strengths, or an approach such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, or coping skills. I draw from multiple approaches so that therapy is collaborative and customized to meet your unique needs, hopes, and goals. I am trained in EMDR, an effective approach in healing from trauma. Helping youth of all genders is one of my specialties and I dedicate part of my practice to kids, tweens, and teens. I happily work with adults too. I am a LGBTQIA+ ally and cultural awareness is important to me.

Relationships are foundational in our lives. As a relational therapist, I work with both couples and individuals. I utilize my training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples address their underlying negative interactive cycle and create new ways of connecting to each other with deeper emotional bonds and a more secure attachment. As a trained Developmental and Relational Trauma Therapist (DARTT), I approach every client with compassion and curiosity as to how their unique relational histories have shaped them and work to help them heal core wounds from the past.

I specialize in online video-based therapy which allows you to be seen from your home and/or other private spaces. Through this modality, I provide evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and relationship issues. I also specialize in LGBTQ+ health, identity exploration, and issues related to minority stress.

Through somatic therapy one can learn how the mind-body forms and interacts with experiences. It is from this place that a vast amount of untapped resources can be found and the innate wisdom of the body resides. Allow me to support you in connecting to this place within yourself and disentangling from your habits and barriers to live a fuller life. We will work together to analyze and change old patterns to form new habits. I am certified in animal-assisted therapy and trained in working with kink and non-monogamy. I am an approved supervisor for WA state LMHCAs and offer supervision around somatic therapy and ENM/Kink populations.

I enjoy my work as a psychotherapist even more today then I did when I started over 20 years ago. There is so much power and insight that comes from a truly authentic relationship between therapist and client. You, the client, can then take what is learned in the safety of the therapeutic relationship out into the world full of Other relationships and feel equipped to navigate them in a way that is aligned with who you are. Whether it's your self as a mother, daughter, brother, or son, there is meaning to unfold in everything you do.

Therapy is about you. It's about your needs and goals. It's about healing from your past to flourish in the future. As your therapist, my job is to provide a safe, radically-accepting environment, whether you want to make a life change, cope with loss, navigate through a crisis, or simply open up to a supportive listener. I will work with you to identify and clarify your intentions, and facilitate the discovery of the inner strength necessary to live the life you want.

Life is ever changing and evolving. At times change brings with it a sense of excitement and joy, and at other times a turn of events leaves us disappointed, overwhelmed, sad, or disconnected from others and ourselves. Although therapy cannot stop the ups and downs of living, it can help us develop new strategies, new perceptions, and new behaviors that transform feelings of self-doubt and despair into resilient feelings of inner strength and fulfillment. I provide a safe, confidential and caring environment, and bring a heartfelt and genuine approach to support you in finding joy and inner peace.

I am passionate about working with adults with a history of trauma, especially those with childhood trauma and ongoing stressors. Your story matters, and I am here to listen and partner alongside you as you discover meaning and healing in your journey. I frequently employ a trauma-informed, person-centered approach as these modalities inspire empathy, understanding, and safety in the therapeutic relationship. You are the expert of your own life, so our work together will involve collaborating and promoting your health, healing, and unique treatment preferences.

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.

I assist individuals, couples and families uncover the tools for the life they want. We will uncover the ruts of behavior that are adding to anxiety, depression. I work as a partnership with you the client, as we expose and exlore strengths and resources that lie buried. I have a compassionate style that honors each client 'right where they're at' using deep listening that helps expose YOUR truth. I provide an environment to explore changes that may be uncomfortable, I suport each person by honoring your uniqueness in a safe environment to explore what is holding you back from your dreams.

Welcome! I believe that healing is possible no matter what your experience has been. I am passionate about supporting my clients in resolving the heart of what brings them to therapy. I am honored to work with couples navigating patterns of conflict, adults, and teens (16+) experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD/neuro-divergence, and symptoms of trauma. I have a broad spiritual perspective and enjoy assisting clients in discovering more purpose, satisfaction, and ease on their path. Whether you're navigating high levels of stress, challenging emotions, or searching for direction in life, all parts of you are welcome here.

Therapy is a gift. Its power is rooted in our ancestry, biology, and deep capacities to relate to one another. It isn't something scientists devised in a laboratory. It's a natural process we each have the right to enjoy by simple virtue of being human.

It's difficult to start therapy. The desire to seek out change and dig into your feelings can often be coupled with feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not knowing if it's the right time or decision for you. Whatever your reasons or hesitations, choosing to start therapy is courageous and once you arrive at this decision, you're not in it alone.

Whenever you think of talking with someone, thoroughly explaining everything from how you feel today, or how you have felt for years, or to the choices you are facing, or how your body and sense of yourself alters things, and you wonder, how do I find that "right" person to talk to? You have found them. Adolescent or adult, individual or a couple, call me for a free consultation, and let's see where to go from here!

I specialize in helping preteens, teens, and young adults work through anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. I believe that the key to success in therapy is providing genuine, unconditional positive regard for clients and authentically listening to and caring about their lived experiences. My approach to therapy is one that is tailored to the individual and their unique life experiences. I currently have a waitlist for new clients aged 10 and up.

Difficult life events or trauma may have shaped your past. Whether you are experiencing mood instability or anxiety, life transitions, or grief and loss of a loved one, you are not alone. I offer a kind, compassionate and nonjudgmental space to support people through hard times and self-exploration. Together we will identify what you want and need in your life, right now.

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.

I provide individual therapy for preteens, teens, and young adults, and I am passionate about working with survivors of abuse and trauma and LGBTQIA+ youth. I believe a collaborative, therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is a strong catalyst for progress and healing in therapy. I value meeting a client where they are at, following their pace, and focusing on their strengths while supporting them in identifying solutions. I provide an empathetic, compassionate, and supportive atmosphere for clients with a judgment-free and supportive approach.

"Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. It's not always comfortable, but it's never weakness."--Brene Brown. Hi, I'm Lydia and I utilize a solution focused, mindfulness based approach to aid clients in exploring their authentic selves and behavioral patterns. Like a Phoenix, I believe individuals have the ability to rise from the ashes as renewed, stronger versions of themselves. Whether those ashes are from broken relationships, perpetual marital problems, crippling anxiety, career dissatisfaction or the aftermath of trauma, they have the power to transform you.