Trauma and PTSD therapists in Bellingham, Washington WA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Bellingham who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
Bonfire Healing - Bonnie Deopp, MS, LMHC, CN
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CN, EMDR certified, Clinical Supervisor
Welcome, We're so glad you’re here! Bonfire Healing provides outpatient telehealth therapy with focus on complex mental health issues and developmental trauma along with co-occurring eating issues, addictions, chronic health conditions, nuerodiversity, and maladaptive behaviors. Our mission is to promote health equity through increasing access to evidence-based trauma treatment while utilizing insurance benefits so that this care is both high quality and affordable to more people. We take a consent based relational approach and we are in this together. We combine evidenced based modalities to heal the impacts on your nervous system and bring back regulation that decreases the impacts of past, current, or recent trauma experiences and childhood adversities.
15 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA Washington (Online Only)
Debiruth Stanford
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CDWF, CEQP
Sometimes the brain does not process intense or disturbing life events or stressors. This can lead to post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI, aka PTSD). A person with PTSI may experience anxiety, depression, physical pain, flashbacks, nightmares, heightened startle response, hypervigilance, and a host of other issues that make life difficult if not unbearable. I can assist in reducing or even neutralizing those effects through targeted therapy that helps the brain effectively process past events. My most-used modality is EMDR followed by Lifespan Integration, certain hypnotherapy techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapies. Let's talk if you are tired of living on the edge.
27 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA Washington
Dr. Mandi Maycumber
Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LMHC, SUDP
Trained in prolonged exposure and narrative therapy techniques, I have worked with people with trauma and PTSD across various settings for the last 12 years.
13 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA Washington
Umbrella Therapy - Andrew Baker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Defining the Impact
Trauma: This is the emotional and physiological response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event. It can shatter your sense of security, making the world feel unpredictable and dangerous.
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder): This can occur when the initial trauma doesn't "settle." It often involves intrusive memories (flashbacks), avoiding reminders of the event, and feeling constantly "on edge" or hyper-vigilant.
Our Path Forward: Safety First
Healing from trauma is not a race, and it is certainly not about being re-traumatized in the therapist's chair. Our work together is built on a foundation of predictability and choice.
Pacing and Control: We will go slowly. You are the one with your foot on the pedal. We only move toward difficult memories when you feel ready and regulated.
Grounding in the Present: Before we ever touch the pain of the past, we will focus on grounding techniques. These are practical tools designed to keep you tethered to the safety of the "here and now" when your mind tries to pull you back into a memory.
Safe Exposure: When the time is right, we will use gentle, managed exposure to help your brain process what happened. The goal is to transform "terrifying memories" into "past history"—things that happened to you, but no longer control you.
You don't have to stay trapped in the past. We will work together to build a present where you feel safe in your own skin again.
3 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA Washington
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has been successfully used to heal trauma and PTSD for many years, beginning with the treatment of Vietnam Veterans in 1987. Dr. Brooks has been providing trauma relief using EMDR therapy since 1992.
37 Years Experience
Online in Bellingham, WA Washington
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Bellingham, Washington Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Bellingham, Washington average 15 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (37%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (34%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 27% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Black / African American |