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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Bellingham, WA
Whether you're in recovery or struggling with substance dependence, Bellingham's mental health community can help. Headway offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions with providers experienced in 12-step facilitation, medication management, and addressing triggers and cravings.
“I've witnessed the vulnerability, grit, strength, courage, resilience, and determination of people in extremely compromised circumstances...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With over six years of experience providing person‐centered care and advocacy for individuals with intellectual disabilities and co‐occurring mental health needs, I work collaboratively with clients to create an individualized plan that reflects...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I bring a humanistic philosophy of holistic care for both mind and body, and an abiding commitment to individualized, personalized, comprehensive care for patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hello, and welcome! My name is Theresa McDowell, PhD and I’m a dedicated School Psychologist and licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with over 20 years of experience in mental health and education. I specialize in supporting individuals across various stages of life, offering evidence-based interventions to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and grief.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a supportive, collaborative space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I will meet you where you are and we will walk together as you find your path and achieve your goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about mental well-being and treat everyone like family. I strive to ensure that you are never alone...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I work with adolescents (14+) and adults experiencing mood disorders, personality-related concerns, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring difficulties.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in overcoming executive dysfunction and improving a variety of performance aspects including school, career, sport, and overall daily functioning.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Creating meaningful connections and a more satisfying life experience can be achieved with healthy conversation that gives you permission to be yourself and connect with others authentically.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I describe my role as that of a driving instructor- You tell me where you want to go and I will help you get there (but you do the driving).”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide a supportive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to care is patient-centered, meaning that you and I will work as a team to create a treatment plan that fits your unique needs and values.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“An engaged and resourceful clinician, Francis does his utmost to facilitate client collaboration and optimize the potential for meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“She gently pushes clients to confront patterns that no longer serve them while consistently reinforcing their strengths, resilience, and inherent worth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Taking the first step toward better mental health isn't always easy, but you don't have to do it alone. Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or stuck, I'm here to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your unique needs and goals.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“As a board certified psychotherapist, I have nearly 30 years of clinical experience treating adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and substance use disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I work with clients facing anxiety, depression, and trauma, and I bring a straightforward, grounded presence to every session.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My practice has a nonjudgmental environment where your feelings and experiences are respected and validated.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I take a whole-person approach to care. I combine personalized, measurement-based treatment with collaborative decision-making so you're an active partner in your care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I collaborate with people to create a supportive process where they can be present with their thoughts and feelings, reconnect to their wisdom, and find the answers that are right for them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“With my compassionate yet direct approach, I'll help you quickly determine what you could start doing differently to improve your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
“I hope to provide trauma‐informed, evidence‐based therapy that focuses on understanding patterns, building coping skills, and strengthening relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“She believes that involving you in your treatment plan is the first step to providing informed consent in all she does, for the best outcomes to be attained.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is person-centered, strengths-based, and focused on solutions/brainstorming a plan.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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“I provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel comfortable talking about what you're going through.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment. I know the idea of coming into therapy can be nerve racking and I want to do everything I can to help my clients feel comfortable sharing what they are struggling with.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I create a therapeutic atmosphere where they can feel safe an experience a sense of validation and freedom to express themselves without being judged and re-victimized.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello, my name is Emmanuel Alfred (Manny). I am a board certified primary mental health nurse practitioner. I have graduate education in nursing leadership and management followed by post master's in primary mental health as a nurse practitioner. I have over 20 years of experience in critical care and psychiatric nursing. I am open-minded and positive in approach to challenges we face in life. It is my pleasure to be path of your mental health and psychiatric care team.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe in providing person-centered care filled with compassion, warmth, and a non-judgmental atmosphere...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My role is to attend to you in a phenomenological way and without judgment so that the process of exploration remains grounded in your experience of yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is holistic, person-centered, and rooted in collaboration. I listen closely to your needs, help you set realistic goals, and create a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe meaningful treatment begins with understanding the whole person rather than focusing solely on symptoms or diagnoses.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Navigating a difficult relationship, struggling with a life transition, or just unsure how to proceed in making your life what you want it to be? I provide a supportive and totally non-judgmental environment for you to explore your options and figure out concrete ways to move forward.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I have come to understand that respect, compassion, and acceptance are transformative especially to the parts of us that appear dysfunctional or destructive.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe trauma can impact our ability to enjoy our lives, create meaningful relationships and align our goals to our values.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“I specialized in working with both adults and teens who struggles with behavioral, mental/emotional concerns to include traumatic experiences, substance use, mood disorders/ depression, anxiety, loss and grief issues and adjustment concerns; family...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hello and congratulations for taking the first and sometimes hardest step of looking for a therapist. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of IN, KY LA, MO, NV, TX, WA and WV. I have the great privilege of working with adolescents and adults seeking assistance in improving their overall mental health and associated challenges. I’ve been in the behavioral health arena for over 40 years and have held numerous direct care and clinical leadership roles in a variety of settings. My joy comes from helping people navigate life's challenges.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Hi! My name is Emilia Magana; Licensed Mental Health Therapist. I have been providing evidence-based therapy for over 13 years in the State of Washington. I specialize in Behavior Modification and managing Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Addiction, and Neurodivergent impact.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Zach is eclectic in his approach as he uses his diverse training to apply what is appropriate to best help his clients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Bellingham, WA
Number of therapists serving Bellingham, WA
727+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 99%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 88%PTSD
- 85%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 93%Regence BlueShield of Washington
- 91%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 51%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 5%Spanish
- 2%Igbo
- 2%Mandarin
- 1%French
How they see their clients
- 94%Online only
- 6%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 69%Woman
- 30%Man
License types
- 40%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- 32%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 23%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 2%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 98%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 22%Couples therapy
- 11%Child or adolescent therapy
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