Therapists in Island County, WA

Mendy McLean-Stone
Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC, BCN
Verified
Coupeville, WA 98239
Waitlist for new clients
As a life-long learner, occasional artist, career educator and mental health therapist, I believe that becoming a "whole" self is the ultimate creative activity! I believe Mental Health is about healing, developing resilience and finding balance, by allowing the self to grow and change in response to life experience. There are many pathways to healing and developing healthy balance, and I would be honored to support you in finding yours. Using games, art, journaling and a variety of activities, I can provide support that is positive, growth oriented and focused on your personal strengths.
As a life-long learner, occasional artist, career educator and mental health therapist, I believe that becoming a "whole" self is the ultimate creative activity! I believe Mental Health is about healing, developing resilience and finding balance, by allowing the self to grow and change in response to life experience. There are many pathways to healing and developing healthy balance, and I would be honored to support you in finding yours. Using games, art, journaling and a variety of activities, I can provide support that is positive, growth oriented and focused on your personal strengths.

Diane A Jhueck
Counselor, MA
Verified
Langley, WA 98260 (Online Only)
Are you sick and tired of feeling bad? Call me! For over 20 years, Internal Family Systems has been my primary modality. I had the very good fortune of being able to train with its founder: Dr Richard Schwartz. My clients and I continue to be amazed at how effective IFS is for healing old trauma and staying clear, calm, centered and curious in the face of new experiences that life brings. Or at least knowing how to get back to that state quickly. How great is that? And, like every psychotherapist I know, I also have a toolbox of things that can help you along the way.
Are you sick and tired of feeling bad? Call me! For over 20 years, Internal Family Systems has been my primary modality. I had the very good fortune of being able to train with its founder: Dr Richard Schwartz. My clients and I continue to be amazed at how effective IFS is for healing old trauma and staying clear, calm, centered and curious in the face of new experiences that life brings. Or at least knowing how to get back to that state quickly. How great is that? And, like every psychotherapist I know, I also have a toolbox of things that can help you along the way.

Rachel Hilliard Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Freeland, WA 98249
*Accepting new clients*- It can be lonely and overwhelming to find ourselves in emotional struggle. The therapeutic relationship is unique and one that I deeply trust. It's instrumental to have a companion and guide as we traverse these unchartered inner landscapes. The pain we feel invites us on a transformative journey from obscurity to clarity. It's so tempting to contract when we are challenged, but it's critical to soften and trust into the process. This movement through our pain rearranges us into an expanded version of ourselves. I bring the qualities of warmth, openness, and curiosity to this transformative work together.
*Accepting new clients*- It can be lonely and overwhelming to find ourselves in emotional struggle. The therapeutic relationship is unique and one that I deeply trust. It's instrumental to have a companion and guide as we traverse these unchartered inner landscapes. The pain we feel invites us on a transformative journey from obscurity to clarity. It's so tempting to contract when we are challenged, but it's critical to soften and trust into the process. This movement through our pain rearranges us into an expanded version of ourselves. I bring the qualities of warmth, openness, and curiosity to this transformative work together.

Erin McKee PsyD PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Camano Island, WA 98282 (Online Only)
I am a clinical psychologist with a master's degree in cultural anthropology. I have recently completed a mindfulness meditation teacher certification program. I focus on the intersection of interpersonal and cultural dynamics in the present moment.
I am a clinical psychologist with a master's degree in cultural anthropology. I have recently completed a mindfulness meditation teacher certification program. I focus on the intersection of interpersonal and cultural dynamics in the present moment.

Marie Krupa
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Langley, WA 98260
I am excited to bring my practice to Whidbey Island and to join the team at Water’s Edge in beautiful Langley. I have been in the field of mental health for over 35 years in various capacities, including a full time therapist in private practice at Ballard Counseling Group. The primary focus of my work is to help individual clients with the treatment of anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss issues, family dynamics, communication and boundary skills. My primary mode of therapy is a cognitive behavioral approach with heavy reliance on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I am excited to bring my practice to Whidbey Island and to join the team at Water’s Edge in beautiful Langley. I have been in the field of mental health for over 35 years in various capacities, including a full time therapist in private practice at Ballard Counseling Group. The primary focus of my work is to help individual clients with the treatment of anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss issues, family dynamics, communication and boundary skills. My primary mode of therapy is a cognitive behavioral approach with heavy reliance on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Kaufmann Mental Health Services, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, C-DBT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Camano Island, WA 98282 (Online Only)
Welcome! Are you seeking help with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, or struggling with difficult relationships at home, at work, or with family members? Are you striving to reach your full achievement potential as a student or career professional? Have you recently assumed caregiving responsibilities? Do you have a family member or friend who struggles with addiction or mental health difficulties and you desire guidance? No matter what your purpose or dilemma, I'm so glad you're here.
Welcome! Are you seeking help with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, or struggling with difficult relationships at home, at work, or with family members? Are you striving to reach your full achievement potential as a student or career professional? Have you recently assumed caregiving responsibilities? Do you have a family member or friend who struggles with addiction or mental health difficulties and you desire guidance? No matter what your purpose or dilemma, I'm so glad you're here.

CradleStone, LLC
Counselor, MS, MAC, LMHC, SUDP
Verified
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Are you alone and feeling no support? Is your teenager struggling to be part of your family? Whether your teen is acting out through high-risk behaviors or isolating through technology, your family is probably feeling the strain. When you aren't sure how to help your teen or what they truly need, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. I'm here to support you, your teen, and your family so you can move through your challenges together. Individuals seeking help with depressive or anxious feelings can find solutions through me as well.
Are you alone and feeling no support? Is your teenager struggling to be part of your family? Whether your teen is acting out through high-risk behaviors or isolating through technology, your family is probably feeling the strain. When you aren't sure how to help your teen or what they truly need, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. I'm here to support you, your teen, and your family so you can move through your challenges together. Individuals seeking help with depressive or anxious feelings can find solutions through me as well.

Ingrid Buchan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Freeland, WA 98249 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients! My areas of focus are those stuck in family attachment puzzles, trauma/stress response support and ADHD difficulties. If you have self-diagnosed or officially diagnosed, chances are you're trying to adapt by masking in a world that isn’t designed for you. You feel that you were born with a “race car brain with bicycle breaks,” with unpredictable motivation & energy. You feel overwhelmed by the smallest tasks & tormented by deep restlessness. Whether this is ADHD, trauma or attachment difficulties, I want to help!
I am currently accepting new clients! My areas of focus are those stuck in family attachment puzzles, trauma/stress response support and ADHD difficulties. If you have self-diagnosed or officially diagnosed, chances are you're trying to adapt by masking in a world that isn’t designed for you. You feel that you were born with a “race car brain with bicycle breaks,” with unpredictable motivation & energy. You feel overwhelmed by the smallest tasks & tormented by deep restlessness. Whether this is ADHD, trauma or attachment difficulties, I want to help!

Diane Elizabeth
LMT, CST, HYP, MFA
Verified
Freeland, WA 98249
What word would you use to describe what you are struggling with most right now? Anxiety, Stress, and feeling Overwhelmed are the most common answers I get from people who come to see me for help. We start there, and then we move on to how that feeling presents itself in your body and in your mind. I work with both at the same time: with bodywork I can sense and release physical and energetic restrictions that interfere with your body’s natural ability to heal itself, and with therapeutic dialoguing I can help discover and transform dysfunctional thought patterns that are wreaking havoc on your health.
What word would you use to describe what you are struggling with most right now? Anxiety, Stress, and feeling Overwhelmed are the most common answers I get from people who come to see me for help. We start there, and then we move on to how that feeling presents itself in your body and in your mind. I work with both at the same time: with bodywork I can sense and release physical and energetic restrictions that interfere with your body’s natural ability to heal itself, and with therapeutic dialoguing I can help discover and transform dysfunctional thought patterns that are wreaking havoc on your health.

Edin Denison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Langley, WA 98260 (Online Only)
Those who share the best results after working with me want to stop internalizing opinions, without creating villains, and step into who they are. They may prefer a flexible learning environment where tense conversations have room and confidentiality. I frequently work with health care providers, volunteers, advocates, social workers, and parents who give time to the helping field while navigating their own traumatic experiences. They are comfortable with a candid, quirky, and attuned approach from a survivor who is neurodivergent, and specializes in post-traumatic growth. They are willing to be vulnerable and challenge themselves.
Those who share the best results after working with me want to stop internalizing opinions, without creating villains, and step into who they are. They may prefer a flexible learning environment where tense conversations have room and confidentiality. I frequently work with health care providers, volunteers, advocates, social workers, and parents who give time to the helping field while navigating their own traumatic experiences. They are comfortable with a candid, quirky, and attuned approach from a survivor who is neurodivergent, and specializes in post-traumatic growth. They are willing to be vulnerable and challenge themselves.

Barry Michael Levit
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
Langley, WA 98260 (Online Only)
As a "seasoned" mental health professional, I can provide a wide variety of counseling services to a diversity of clients. I have found that providing a safe place for individuals and for couples to explore their "true selves" is fundamental. I work with clients to form relationships that become the vehicle to better navigate a complicated world. I believe our earliest relationships often funnel our curiosity and other potentials into a lane that is too narrow and limits our ability to see options.
As a "seasoned" mental health professional, I can provide a wide variety of counseling services to a diversity of clients. I have found that providing a safe place for individuals and for couples to explore their "true selves" is fundamental. I work with clients to form relationships that become the vehicle to better navigate a complicated world. I believe our earliest relationships often funnel our curiosity and other potentials into a lane that is too narrow and limits our ability to see options.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Clinton, WA 98236 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have been practicing in WA since 2006 and before that Hawaii. I work with women only and phase of life issues. I have been trained in cognitive and dialectical therapy, have worked with addictions although no certified in the State. I welcome new Women clients on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 8 to 3
I have been practicing in WA since 2006 and before that Hawaii. I work with women only and phase of life issues. I have been trained in cognitive and dialectical therapy, have worked with addictions although no certified in the State. I welcome new Women clients on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 8 to 3

DIANN E DUVENEZ
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CDPT, EMDR
Verified
Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to help people live their life more fully. I start with a person's strengths and help a person develop tools to manage their emotions, traumas and/or mental illness. I offer telehealth, virtual therapy sessions. My work integrates many different therapeutic styles and techniques depending on what fits best with the client and their situation. Some of these include Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Family Therapy, EMDR and EFT Tapping. I run DBT groups to teach people skills with mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness skills and distress tolerance skills.
My passion is to help people live their life more fully. I start with a person's strengths and help a person develop tools to manage their emotions, traumas and/or mental illness. I offer telehealth, virtual therapy sessions. My work integrates many different therapeutic styles and techniques depending on what fits best with the client and their situation. Some of these include Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Family Therapy, EMDR and EFT Tapping. I run DBT groups to teach people skills with mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness skills and distress tolerance skills.

Jenny Medsker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSSW, LSWAIC
Verified
Coupeville, WA 98239
Waitlist for new clients
Currently accepting new clients, priority given to active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Rising Phoenix Wellness Center is focused on providing evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions to our clients, specializing in serving active duty service members, veterans, and their families. RPWC offers psychotherapy in person and online.
Currently accepting new clients, priority given to active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Rising Phoenix Wellness Center is focused on providing evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions to our clients, specializing in serving active duty service members, veterans, and their families. RPWC offers psychotherapy in person and online.

Debby Elwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Langley, WA 98260
My clients are multi-dimensional people - with physical, psychological and spiritual needs - who are doing the best they can to have a gratifying and meaningful life. My role as a therapist is to assist each person to expand their awareness of self and interactions with others, and to identify and change unsatisfying patterns and behaviors. Partners: When couples first start counseling, they often have a lot of anger, hurt, and sadness. Couples therapy is designed to find solutions to problems, express and let go of resentments, rebuild trust through good communication, and learn to live with different points of view.
My clients are multi-dimensional people - with physical, psychological and spiritual needs - who are doing the best they can to have a gratifying and meaningful life. My role as a therapist is to assist each person to expand their awareness of self and interactions with others, and to identify and change unsatisfying patterns and behaviors. Partners: When couples first start counseling, they often have a lot of anger, hurt, and sadness. Couples therapy is designed to find solutions to problems, express and let go of resentments, rebuild trust through good communication, and learn to live with different points of view.

Erika Caldwell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients - For December 2023 Appointments. Let’s explore the emotions and fears that prevent you from experiencing your optimal self. Together, we will create a safe space to share, explore, and grow, enabling you to become who you want to be. The work we do together is designed to allow you to further your journey of growth for years to come. Your unique experiences will be embraced with empathy, compassion, and without judgment. Whether laughing or crying, we’ll do it together.
Now Accepting New Clients - For December 2023 Appointments. Let’s explore the emotions and fears that prevent you from experiencing your optimal self. Together, we will create a safe space to share, explore, and grow, enabling you to become who you want to be. The work we do together is designed to allow you to further your journey of growth for years to come. Your unique experiences will be embraced with empathy, compassion, and without judgment. Whether laughing or crying, we’ll do it together.

Susan Houck Strom
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Langley, WA 98260
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults and couples who want to better understand themselves as they work through challenges. I gather information and help generate ideas that support individuation and healthy relationships. I support clients as they find strength in a challenging world, adjust to life transitions, and manage difficulties such as families, illness, grief, depression, and anxiety. Using EMDR therapy I can assist clients in processing and healing from personal trauma(s). I see therapy as an active and collaborative process. I am here to listen and to help you navigate a desired change.
I work with adults and couples who want to better understand themselves as they work through challenges. I gather information and help generate ideas that support individuation and healthy relationships. I support clients as they find strength in a challenging world, adjust to life transitions, and manage difficulties such as families, illness, grief, depression, and anxiety. Using EMDR therapy I can assist clients in processing and healing from personal trauma(s). I see therapy as an active and collaborative process. I am here to listen and to help you navigate a desired change.
John S Baer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Freeland, WA 98249 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been helping people professionally for 35 years. I maintain a small, tele-health practice assisting clients with difficulties related to stress, relationships, substance use, and communication. I work from a Cognitive-Behavioral framework which is informed by training in family systems, acceptance, and communication strategies. I seek to honor and support each person's autonomy and challenges in navigating life's difficulties.
Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been helping people professionally for 35 years. I maintain a small, tele-health practice assisting clients with difficulties related to stress, relationships, substance use, and communication. I work from a Cognitive-Behavioral framework which is informed by training in family systems, acceptance, and communication strategies. I seek to honor and support each person's autonomy and challenges in navigating life's difficulties.

James Gallegos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Camano Island, WA 98282 (Online Only)
You’re here because you’re looking for help for you and your partner or for yourself. Perhaps you are struggling with trust and communication issues and find yourselves getting routinely stuck when trying to talk about difficult topics such as working through the aftermath of an affair, parenting, finances or sexual issues. If so, I can help you rebuild trust and reestablish the foundations of respect and friendship in your relationship. I have extensive training and experience in helping couples and individuals not only deal with these difficulties but to also promote longer-term positive effects such as healing and personal growth
You’re here because you’re looking for help for you and your partner or for yourself. Perhaps you are struggling with trust and communication issues and find yourselves getting routinely stuck when trying to talk about difficult topics such as working through the aftermath of an affair, parenting, finances or sexual issues. If so, I can help you rebuild trust and reestablish the foundations of respect and friendship in your relationship. I have extensive training and experience in helping couples and individuals not only deal with these difficulties but to also promote longer-term positive effects such as healing and personal growth

Chris J Porter
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MHP, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Langley, WA 98260 (Online Only)
When a client reaches out to start work in therapy, I want to get to know them as an individual. It is my hope that we will be able to work as a team going forward to address their mental health concerns, and I know that having a working rapport will be beneficial as we go deeper and navigate through their history, their values, even the content of their thoughts. Therapy is tough work and often involves facing and feeling things we've avoided. It is my job to be alongside you in the process as you connect to meaning and learn to manage symptoms that up to this point may have seemed overwhelming.
When a client reaches out to start work in therapy, I want to get to know them as an individual. It is my hope that we will be able to work as a team going forward to address their mental health concerns, and I know that having a working rapport will be beneficial as we go deeper and navigate through their history, their values, even the content of their thoughts. Therapy is tough work and often involves facing and feeling things we've avoided. It is my job to be alongside you in the process as you connect to meaning and learn to manage symptoms that up to this point may have seemed overwhelming.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.