Parenting therapists in Bellingham, WA
Browse Parenting therapists in Bellingham, Washington. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
I specialize in supporting parents who are feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or unsure how to handle challenging behaviors and emotional dynamics at home. Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and even the most capable parents can feel stuck at times. Together, we focus on practical strategies to improve communication, set clear and consistent boundaries, and respond to your child in a way that supports both their emotional development and your own well-being. My approach is collaborative, realistic, and grounded in helping you feel more confident, connected, and steady in your role as a parent.
27 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA
Parenting
Avanour Behavioral Health Clinics PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, LMHCA. LSAW. LSW
Avanour provides compassionate, practical support for parents navigating behavioral concerns, communication difficulties, family conflict, changing developmental needs, or the everyday stresses of raising children. Our clinicians help parents better understand their child’s emotions and behavior, establish healthy boundaries and consistent routines, and strengthen positive communication. Treatment focuses on building parental confidence, improving family relationships, and creating a more supportive home environment.
0 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA (Online Only)
Parenting
Alignwell Modern Therapy
Counselor/Therapist
Parenting can be both meaningful and overwhelming. We support parents in managing stress, improving communication, and navigating challenging family dynamics while strengthening confidence and connection with their children. Therapists who specialize in parenting support at Alignwell include Kylie, Stephanie, Robin, and Kira.
20 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA
Parenting
Lisa Calderwood / New Dawn Counseling, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
I help parents understand developmental level of their child to be able to parent more effectively and consistently. I also help parents coparent when divorce and also being able to be on the same page while the family is intact. I have over 30 years of experience in this area as well.
26 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA (Online Only)
Parenting
Melanie Carey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA
Parenting can be deeply meaningful and also emotionally complex, especially when old patterns, stress, and attachment experiences get activated in the day-to-day relationship with your child. Many parents find themselves feeling stretched thin, reactive in ways they don’t fully understand, or carrying guilt and self-criticism even when they are doing their best.
In therapy, we create space to slow down and make sense of what is happening beneath the surface of parenting stress. This includes exploring emotional triggers, nervous system responses, and the ways your own early experiences may be shaping how you show up with your child.
Rather than focusing on “perfect parenting” or quick behavior fixes, this work supports a deeper understanding of your internal experience in moments of overwhelm. From a psychodynamic and trauma-informed lens, we look at how patterns are passed down, and how they can be gently interrupted with awareness, compassion, and support.
Using Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy, we also pay attention to the body-based “felt sense” that often arises in challenging parenting moments — the tightening, urgency, or emotional flooding that can be difficult to think through in real time. Learning to stay with and listen to these internal signals can create more choice, regulation, and responsiveness over time.
This work is not about eliminating difficult emotions in parenting, but about increasing your capacity to stay present with them without becoming overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself.
Many clients find that as their own nervous system becomes more regulated and understood, their relationships with their children begin to shift naturally — with more ease, repair, and connection becoming possible.
This approach is especially supportive for highly sensitive parents, parents navigating trauma histories, and those who want to break intergenerational patterns while staying deeply connected to their children.
2 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA (Online Only)
Parenting therapists in Bellingham, WA Statistics
Parenting therapists in Bellingham, WA average 18 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Family Systems Therapy (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Teen |
| 56% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Christian |