Child therapists in Bellingham, Washington WA
Find experienced child therapists in Bellingham who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Child or Adolescent Issues
Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Keri Downs specializes in addressing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and social challenges faced by children, adolescents, and young adults. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Downs provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help young clients navigate these critical developmental stages.
Common issues that Dr. Downs addresses include:
- Anxiety and Depression: Dr. Downs utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help clients manage anxiety and depression, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.
- Behavioral Problems: Through behavioral therapy and family systems therapy, Dr. Downs helps children and adolescents develop healthier behavior patterns and improve family dynamics.
- ADHD: Dr. Downs offers comprehensive evaluations and tailored treatment plans to help clients with ADHD improve focus, organization, and impulse control.
- Social Difficulties: Using social skills training and interpersonal therapy, Dr. Downs assists clients in building and maintaining healthy relationships.
- Trauma: Dr. Downs is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and other trauma-informed approaches to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences.
Dr. Downs’s approach is holistic and integrative, ensuring that each client’s unique needs are met. She creates a safe and supportive environment where children and adolescents can explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. In addition to in-person sessions, Dr. Downs offers telehealth services in over 40 states, making it convenient for clients to access high-quality care from the comfort of their own homes.
21 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA Washington
Child or Adolescent Issues
Brian McCormack (Connemara Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A/LMHCA
I provide support for children and adolescents, addressing a range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges through a supportive and structured approach. My work focuses on helping young clients build emotional regulation, improve communication, and develop healthy coping skills while also collaborating closely with parents and caregivers to reinforce progress outside of sessions. Using evidence-based strategies tailored to each child’s developmental level, I aim to foster resilience, strengthen relationships, and support positive growth across home, school, and social environments.
2 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA Washington (Online Only)
Child or Adolescent Issues
Chris Karcher
Psychologist, PsyD
I did a two year fellowship learning to treat Children and Adolescents. Through the years I have had many patients who were children and teens. I also have received many hours of consultation to work even more effectively with this population.
34 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA Washington
Child or Adolescent Issues
Alignwell Modern Therapy
Counselor/Therapist
We support kiddos and teens who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges. Therapy provides a safe space for young people to express themselves, build coping skills, and develop healthier ways of navigating relationships and life transitions.
20 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA Washington
Child or Adolescent Issues
Lois Spence
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LMHCA
I have worked with child and adolescents from age 10 to 22. This demographic is wonderful to work with as they express their life experience. We will together to manage issues with school, parents and any other key people in Your life. My goal is to support you through these transition years while maintains well functioning relationships with parents/guardians.
5 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA Washington
Child therapists in Bellingham, Washington Statistics
Child therapists in Bellingham, Washington average 20 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Family Systems Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
|
| 34% |
Male |
|
| 1% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Teen |
| 90% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Children |
| 50% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Jewish |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |