Therapists in Bellingham, WA

You have found your way to my profile because you are seeking relief— from body dissatisfaction and chronic dieting, anxiety, or from feeling exhausted of chasing perfectionism and always playing by the "rules" of life. On the outside your life may appear totally put together, but deep down you are yearning to feel more deeply connected to yourself and others. I commonly work with young and mid-life adults who are navigating life transitions and challenges with relationships, parenthood, and career. I am glad you have made your way to my profile, because I wholeheartedly believe you can feel more grounded, connected, and whole.

Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.

Resilience: “The capacity of a person to maintain their core purpose and integrity in the face of dramatically changed circumstances.” Resilience, at its core, relates to the process of adapting to challenging circumstances. Adaptation does not necessarily mean letting go of past experiences, challenges, or losses, but rather the act of learning to live with pain in a manner that allows you to survive. In seeking support, you are doing just that. Welcome to Resilience Counseling, PLLC.

In the heart of ecotherapy lies the belief that nature has the capacity to foster emotional well-being and personal growth. I specialize in supporting motivated individuals overcome a range of challenges, including grief, stress, anxiety, depression, climate-related concerns, and the complexities of living in a fast-paced modern world. By integrating evidence-based therapeutic techniques with the natural environment, I guide my clients toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and a profound sense of connection with the world around them.

I specialize in working with college students and LGBTQIA+ people (13 and up), including the transgender/gender diverse community. This includes a range of queer identities (non-binary, ace, demi, pan, intersex, etc.). I also welcome people from all walks of life, including those who do not identify as LGBTQIA+ (cis-heterosexual people). The college student population in general is also a focus of mine. I also love geeks and gamers. I work from Compassion Focused (CFT), Client-Centered approach, but I tailor my approach for each person.

I help individuals create meaningful change in their lives by providing the relationship, container, and opportunities for clients to heal through trauma, anxiety, and depression. In doing so clients are able to live more full, authentic, and genuine lives free from the past and grounded in the present. I enjoy working with adults who are dealing with or have experienced trauma, loss, oppression (internal and external), sexual identity, anxiety, and depression.

I provide a safe space to creatively heal trauma, learn nervous system regulation tools and explore your authentic and creative self. People who experience the most success with me want to use expressive arts and mindfulness to heal trauma, increase embodiment, unlearn limiting beliefs and learn tools for nervous system regulation. I am especially skilled at working with children and youth to heal from trauma and learn social-emotional skills. I am a queer non-binary neurodivergent dancer, performer, artist and facilitator committed to providing support to the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Regulating your nervous system and restoring balance to your body and mind really is possible. Past trauma and current stressors offer us the road map for healing. I am passionate about working with adults who are motivated for that change. I work with Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other therapies to treat anxiety/depression, grief and loss, PTSD, past traumas or current triggers, interpersonal conflict, attachment differences and more.

Clients: I enjoy working with adults, seniors, youth over 10, and therapists. I use strength-based practices including EMDR (I am a certified EMDR therapist), Lifespan Integration, Narrative Therapy, and CBT. My areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Stress, Grief, Mindfulness, Workplace issues, Pain and illness, Caregiving, Navigating life changes, Navigating as an introvert, Finding your unique contribution to the world, and Trauma. We go at your pace and use techniques that fit for you. It is my honor to walk alongside you as you navigate your challenges and find meaning in your experiences. I am licensed in WA and ID.

I am someone you'd see if you're craving deeper understanding. I see adults regardless of size, gender, sex, race, ethnicity, ability, religion who feel like a stranger within their own body, mind, and spirit. This may be due to loss of faith/deconversion, grief, identity work, existential questions, relational issues, chronic self neglect, disordered eating, trauma. Folks who are hungering to be more attuned and embodied in their emotions, values, sense of self but somewhere got lost along the way and are ready to find home again.

I am a school-based mental health therapist, who loves working with youth and families as they navigate all the bumps and joys of childhood and adolescence. I am trained and experienced in advocating for youth in school settings and also within the foster care system. My heart is to help young people, whatever their circumstances may be, to flourish while empowering the adults in their life to help them get there.

Feeling overwhelmed has sent you looking for a therapist. It’s tough to find one right now. You’re looking though for a place to unload. A place to receive support with the stress and difficulty that is your life right now. Juggling work, family, friends, responsibilities—plus added anxiety and/or depression. Things have been getting challenging. You need some help to cope with it all. It is a big step to reach out for help. I recognize the step you are taking. You can’t do this alone.

Email is the best way to contact. Congratulations on taking a big first step to improving your mental health and wellbeing. I’m so glad you’re here. As a queer and non-binary therapist, I understand the importance of feeling represented and validated by those in the healthcare field. My goal is to co-create a safe and supportive space for you to explore and celebrate your authentic self, while also developing strategies to manage difficult life transitions, daily stressors, and relationship challenges. I specialize in working with those in the LGBTQIA+, polyamorous and consensual non-monogamy, and kink communities.

Hello! If you are looking for an open-minded, positive, empathic listener to assist you or your loved one with a current challenge, I’d love to help. I’ve searched for a few counselors of my own over the years, and I know it can be a tricky decision. As a professional counselor, my main priority is to offer you safety & non-judgement; a safe place to share, to try on new ways of being, to confront bothersome or anxious thoughts - to assist you in grappling with the ideas of personal meaning and purpose.

My focus is on helping survivors of traumatic events, relationships and social systems to heal and address the impact that these experiences have had on their adult lives. Maybe you've noticed symptoms like intrusive thoughts, sleep problems, feeling on guard, not being able to remember things you feel you should or having very negative beliefs about yourself and the world. You may have dealt with the symptoms for so long that they seem like a part of you- unhelpful patterns, depression, anxiety, problems with substances, difficulty making desired life changes in your career, relationships or parenting. Things can be different!

Welcome! Whether you are struggling with old issues or current stressors, together, we can discern what keeps you from showing up in the world the way you want. Most of our troubles are relational: how we relate to ourselves and others. And that's where much of our strength lies, too. Together we can explore ways to improve your relationships by healing past wounds and creating new ways to engage and be in relationship, be it internal, personal, or professional. I strive to provide a judgement-free space, making room for all the different parts of you, rather than pathologizing or "fixing" you.

Often times in life, hardship and trauma force us to sever the connection to our authentic self in order to survive. This may show up in your life as anxiety or depression, difficulty in managing your emotions, or maybe it's just noticing that it's a little harder to make it through each day. Whatever needs may be seeking your attention, I am here to offer empathetic and compassionate support. My goal in working with clients is to help them discover ways they can leave survival mode behind and regain access to their intuition and authentic self.

Please note: I am not currently accepting new clients. I'm a doctoral student therapist who is passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and providing a safe and affirming space to navigate gender and sexuality-related concerns. I also work with adults and college students to provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, body image, and coping with stress and life transitions. I am sex-positive, neurodiversity-affirming, and enjoy working with polyamorous/ethically non-monogamous and kink communities.