Find a therapist in Bellingham, WA — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Bellingham, WA accepting new patients
Find therapy and medication management support in Bellingham across neighborhoods like Fairhaven, Downtown, and Cornwall Park. Headway connects you with 2,076 licensed providers who offer flexible in-person and virtual sessions covered by insurance, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session.
I'm Dr. Arie Greenleaf, counselor and professor with 17 years of clinical experience. I'm dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenges and achieve deep, lasting change. I have a PhD from the University of Iowa and a Master's from Clemson. I work with clients of all ages, supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and those facing major life challenges. My goal: create a safe space for you to explore, heal, and thrive. Let's work together on your journey to well-being and personal growth!
I offer professional Counseling for adult individuals (adult and teens), as well as couples, facing a variety of challenges. Whether you’re looking for support for trauma recovery, chemical dependency, abandonment issues, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or other concerns, I would be honored to help you find tools to overcome your trials. I am here to be a landing spot, a safe place, and an encouraging person for you. My hope is to assist you in processing any pain, trauma, or wounds that are burdening you and to help you identify what is most important for you to pursue going forward in life.
I am passionate about working with people who've gone through major life struggles. I will listen to your story with care and compassion as you share whatever is on your mind and heart. I am committed to providing a non-judgmental, emotionally available approach as we seek to determine which tools will best serve you in your current circumstances.
My goal is to empower you to find a more accurate and defined version of yourself. As we discover your core values, I hope you will also discover which aspects of life you want to pursue more, and what you want to do less of.
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.
I specialize in helping my clients navigate challenging situations. From substance use disorders to grief, I've supported my clients in fostering effective communication and emotional expression. Sharing feelings openly and honestly is crucial for your well-being. Remember, transformation takes time, but there is always hope with hard work. You can move towards a more connected and hopeful future.
My commitment to you as your therapist is to help promote a feeling of autonomy, relatedness and competence to where you can live life more freely with meaning and purpose. I have a career experience in a variety of professional therapy work-related duties and environments, tele-health, inpatient / outpatient atmospheres, and a variation of other different professional roles of counseling positions over the past 30 years.
You can’t break out of a cage you’re still trying to decorate. I’ve been many people’s 4th/5th/8th/9th therapist and been told they felt like something finally clicked for them. I care about it clicking. My approach is based on self-compassion and living an integrated life. Even if you’re motivated to change, it’s still hard because negative events can shape beliefs about the world and ourselves that we often don’t even realize we hold. So we start with self-compassion, and then work on trying to bring our actions into alignment with our goals. I’ve been a therapist for over a decade now, and I promise – self-compassion is the move.
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Chelsia Burkes-Brown is a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has over eleven years of nursing experience in various settings, including inpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan. She is committed to providing both competent and compassionate care to her clients.
Over the past two years, I have worked in community mental health serving individuals from all walks of life who have experienced a wide range of mental health concerns.
Prior to this role, I worked at an inpatient psychiatric facility and gained experience working as an advocacy counselor at a domestic violence/sexual assault nonprofit organization. Through these experiences, I learned to approach all my clients with care regardless of past experiences and personal values. My specialization includes working with people of color, addressing anxiety and depression, and navigating life changes.
Welcome! I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, patient-centered care. My practice focuses on adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, mood disorders, and emotional challenges. I began my career as a nurse, where I witnessed firsthand the profound impact that compassionate care can have — that experience is what inspired me to specialize in mental health.
I believe in listening first and understanding your unique story before anything else. My goal is to create a space where you feel truly heard and understood, so we can build a personalized treatment plan that supports your healing and lasting well-being. Outside of my practice, I enjoy family time and traveling.
I am a licensed mental health counselor and substance use disorder profession in the state of Washington with over 35 years of experience working in various community clinics, treatment centers, hospitals and private practice. I am also a geriatric mental health specialist. I have worked with hundreds of people with a wide variety of concerns, including addiction/recovery, depression and anxiety, PTSD, stress management, LGBTQ-related issues, family systems, codependency, self-esteem, relationships of all types, grief and loss, and issues related to abuse and trauma.
Hello, my name is Christopher. Welcome to your next mission. I am located in Eastern Washington (Spokane) area. I offer virtual individual therapy specializing in Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma responses. I have worked in the field of /PTSD trauma for the last 12 years. I can also assist those who feel stuck and are having difficulty moving forward. I work in a nonjudgmental style, allowing clients to express their needs and working with the whole person. I am trained in motivational interviewing, EMDR, CBT, and DBT.
About our therapists serving Bellingham, WA
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 86%Stress management
- 79%Trauma
- 76%PTSD
- 98%Aetna
- 90%Regence BlueShield of Washington
- 84%Cigna
- 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 50%Providence Health Plan
- 99%English
- 6%Spanish
- 2%Mandarin
- 1%Igbo
- 1%Hindi
- 93%Online only
- 7%In-person or online
- 78%Woman
- 21%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 41%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 29%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 18%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Psychologist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 20%Couples therapy
- 11%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Bellingham
Finding therapists in Bellingham starts with knowing what kind of support you want. Some therapists focus on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. Others list training in approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy. As you compare Bellingham therapists, look for profiles that name the concerns you want to address and explain what sessions may look like.
In a smaller city like Bellingham, local therapist availability can vary by neighborhood, schedule, and specialty. You may find in-person therapy in areas such as Fairhaven, Downtown, or Cornwall Park, while virtual appointments can expand your options across Washington. It can help to compare appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new clients, session format, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios before booking can also show how they communicate, what populations they support, and how they structure care.
Therapy in Bellingham can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your expected out-of-pocket expense before you book. Headway helps you find therapists in Bellingham, WA who match your needs and offer in-person or virtual care, so you can review profiles, compare estimated costs, and book directly when you’re ready. You can also enter your insurance details to confirm what coverage is available for your plan in Bellingham.