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Top family therapists in Bellingham, WA
Build healthier family relationships in Bellingham through attachment-focused and evidence-based family therapy. Work with warm, solution-oriented providers who help families communicate effectively and resolve conflict in a nonjudgmental space.
I work with individuals, couples and families with teenagers who are struggling with managing stress, depression and anxiety, sexual issues (such as porn use, kink and gender issues), parenting and couples relationship conflicts, as well as helping individuals move on from past experiences of trauma or loss. I have a doctorate in Social Psychology and a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. I have a solid and extensive background and training in treating addictions and substance abuse.
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Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in the healing power of relationships and provide a warm, non-judgmental, collaborative partnership with clients.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with children and teens ages 2-18 for defiance, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, child abuse, grief and loss and life adjustments.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“The seeds of recovery lie within the stories we tell about ourselves, our relationships, and our experiences.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bachelor's in Child Development and Family Relationships, focused on all stages of the life span
Master's in Counseling Psychology, Family Therapy, Gender Development
Research Thesis: Depression in Wives of Alcoholics, The Alcohol Recovery Project
Continuing Education: Genetic and Nutritional factors in Mental Health; Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, Narcissism and Gaslighting, Neurotransmitter function
Life Experience: Remarried Widow, Raised six children, some with ADHD, one with schizophrenia
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is centered on you—the patient. I take the time to understand your specific needs and goals, creating a personalized treatment plan that fits your life.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“Alex has over 10 years of experience providing holistic care to clients experiencing a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, etc.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I aim at providing a safe, non judgmental environment where clients can heal, recognize their strengths, and rebuild their relationships.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe healing happens through real connection, practical tools, and self-compassion, not just talk.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
I’m Dr. Deborah E. Jones, PhD, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping adults find balance, resilience, and renewed purpose. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to care—combining evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy to promote lasting emotional wellness.
I’ve worked in nursing for more than 30 years across clinical care, education, and leadership, and for the past eight years I’ve specialized in psychiatric mental health as a nurse practitioner. My specialties include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and stress-related concerns, and I especially enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to invest in their personal growth and well-being.
At Deborah E. Jones, Psychiatry & Mental Wellness, PLLC — A Lucid Collaborative, my goal is to create a therapeutic space where insight, healing, and clarity come together—empowering you to live with greater peace and confidence.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where individuals and families feel heard, understood, and empowered to take an active role in their health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I will work with you collaboratively to set steps, goals and strategies all the while encouraging you to own your story and find your way through whatever situation brought you into counseling.”
Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe, respectful space where you feel heard and supported as we work together toward healing and growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I believe art is foundational to healing, wellness, social change, and developing the practice of imagining and working towards collective liberation.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Only through active listening, empathy, and genuine human connection can meaningful, long-lasting, and positive changes occur.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“You can choose to be the change. Patterns are co-created. When you change your part, you create a change in the system.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Clients find my approach is warm and light-hearted. I'm solution-focused with an emphasis on building upon client strengths.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a space and time for you to explore your experiences and challenges in order to make positive changes in your life.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am an ADHD, dog loving, quirky therapist who tends to ask and say things like they are, with care and humor.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
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.
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My commitment isn't to fix you, because you're not broken. It's to guide you in reclaiming your power.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that everyone has the power within them to overcome challenges, and my goal is to guide them in this journey.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I create a warm, nonjudgmental space while also helping clients identify patterns, set clear goals, and build practical skills they can use in daily life.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I view my role as a compassionate partner, walking alongside my clients as they explore life's challenges and work toward fulfilling futures.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm direct when it's helpful, flexible when it isn't, and always genuinely curious about what makes you tick.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to provide thoughtful, practical, and evidence-based care in a setting where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as yourself, feel genuinely heard, and work through the things that may be keeping you from feeling like the healthiest and most authentic version of yourself.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“You can expect me to be open, transparent, and to challenge you in ways that promote growth and resilience.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“You will leave therapy sessions understanding what objectives and goals you are working towards often with homework that is aimed at helping you address your objectives.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am an empathetic, empowering, and communicative therapist who provides perspective on the connection between a person's past and present issues.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I'm warm — but I won't let you stay comfortable in patterns that are keeping you stuck, and I won't push you faster than you're ready to move.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in trauma treatment, suicidal ideations, supporting people with gender identity issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, relationship difficulties, parenting issues, anxiety, and depression.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
“As a doctoral trained therapist in alternative therapies, I incorporate the philosophy of the mind and body perspective in my practice.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative and relationship-centered, grounded in the belief that most struggles didn't come out of nowhere.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My work centers on helping individuals navigate trauma, life transitions, and periods of uncertainty with clarity and confidence.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is to engage people with unconditional regard and to utilize Rational Emotive therapy as appropriate.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I offer person-centered and solution-based treatment that allows for personal growth through the use of interventions tailored to individual needs.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Being a registered drama therapist, as well as a mental health counselor, I utilize creativity to unlock rigid ways of thinking in an attempt to release binding patterns and discover new solutions.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I take a very client-centred approach to providing therapy services and am well-versed in principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and work within them in a...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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About our family therapists in Bellingham, WA
Number of therapists serving Bellingham, WA
610+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 99%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 85%Stress management
- 83%Trauma
- 81%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 92%Regence BlueShield of Washington
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 90%Cigna
- 52%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 6%Spanish
- 1%Mandarin
- 1%French
- 1%Yoruba
How they see their clients
- 86%Online only
- 14%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 75%Woman
- 24%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 40%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 25%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 16%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- 16%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Family therapy
- 99%Individual therapy
- 41%Couples therapy
- 23%Child or adolescent therapy
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