connection
Powerfully effective therapy for couples and adult individuals who are ready for deep and lasting connection.
Licensed Mental Health Therapists
in Bellingham, Washington.
connection
Powerfully effective therapy for couples and adult individuals who are ready for deep and lasting connection.
Licensed Mental Health Therapists
in Bellingham, Washington.
Something's got to change.
You’ve got a nagging sense that something isn’t right.
You feel stressed, alone, and close to your breaking point.
Your inner voice tells you there’s got to be something more, something deeper.
You’ve read the recommended books and tried dozens of tools, but the peace that you feel is fleeting. You long to finally feel at home with yourself, to feel real connection, with your partner, with your kids or family, but you aren’t sure which direction will take you to authentic and lasting change.
Inside Passage Counseling can help!
Now accepting new clients in-person and online throughout Washington State
Lasting change takes the right Intervention with the right Guide
Welcome!
Choosing to seek therapy isn’t always easy, but finding the right therapist should be.
At Inside Passage Counseling, we are a collective of independent therapists who pride ourselves on being:
Empathic
Trauma Informed
Evidence Based
Your personal and cultural experiences are valid and important. By walking beside you, creating a safe, mindful space to heal and grow, we can guide you and those you care about most toward a deeper, more intimate connection.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Couples and
Marriages
Your relationship is strained and you feel frustrated by the same arguments that never get resolved. You long for a closer emotional or sexual connection but everything leads you back to the same old habits.
You need someone outside of your relationship, a professional, an experienced guide—who can help you get clearer on what’s happening and show you a way out of your struggles and into positive, new patterns.
We can help. Inside Passage therapists have proven success in research-based couples therapy methods such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, PREPARE-ENRICH, and Imago Relationship Therapy.
Adults and teens
You feel stuck and alone. There’s a nagging feeling that something isn’t right, that there is more to life. You feel uncomfortable in your own skin, anxious, depressed, and longing to feel joyful and at ease.
You can start your healing now by scheduling an initial session with an Inside Passage therapist. We have a team of highly skilled therapists who can help you find peace within yourself and a positive path forward.
Inside Passage therapists have proven success in evidence-based therapy methods such as Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Lifespan Integration Therapy, EMDR, Trauma Release Therapy, AEDP, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Chronic Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Mindfulness Instruction, and Brene Brown’s Daring Way program.
Families
You love your family but struggle to co-parent, blend families, connect with your teen, or make amends. You’re looking for a way to have more harmony and better relationships.
Whether you’re struggling to support your child, teen or young adult, or want to improve your relationship with a sibling, parent, or whole family, we can help.
Several of the therapists at Inside Passage have experience and training in parenting support such as Hand-in-Hand Parenting, as well as family therapy training. With an attachment focused and trauma-informed perspective, your therapist can help your family communicate better, have healthier boundaries, and stronger emotional bonds.
Couples and Marriage Therapy
Areas of specialization:
- Communication
- Emotional Connection
- Sexual Connection
- Infidelity & Betrayal
- Discernment Counseling
- Blended Families
- Co-Parenting
- Pre-Marital
- Life Transitions
- Postpartum/Transition to Parenthood
Diversity and Inclusion
We strive to have an anti-racist and LBGTIQ+ inclusive practice. We welcome couples, relationships, families, and individuals with a variety of sexual orientations, gender identities, love styles, and relationship configurations.
Individual Therapy for Adults and Teens
Areas of specialization:
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Low Self-esteem
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Relationship Issues
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Emotional Regulation
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief
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Pain Reprocessing
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Life Transitions
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Topics of Sexuality
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Self-identity
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Postpartum Depression
- We strive to dismantle systems and policies that create inequity, oppression, and disparity while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
- We believe in the dignity of all people and creating a culture where diversity is valued.
- We respect and affirm the unique identity of each member of our community.
- We aim to inspire hope, improve lives, and strengthen our community by providing quality mental health and related solutions to everyone who comes through our doors.
- We encourage all to share their cultural experiences and identities to enrich our community.
Therapy for Families
Areas of specialization:
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Parenting Support
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Communication
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Divorce or Separation
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Boundaries
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Family Support for Children or Teens
Inside Passage Therapists
Inside Passage Therapists are trained in gold-star standards of trauma-informed, evidence based therapy methods including Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, EMDR, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), among others. We can hold a safe space for you to explore the root of what's keeping you stuck and guide you to a better relationship and life.
- 15+ years of helping couples and individuals rekindle their spark
- 97% of clients report an increase of joy and connection
- Recommended by community members, clients, and colleagues
What Our Clients are Saying
Hi, I’m Chris. I’m looking forward to talking with you and helping you get started with one of our awesome therapists.
Investing in yourself or in your relationship is a gift that keeps on giving.
If you are ready to improve your emotional well-being and quality of life, contact Inside Passage Counseling today.
Investing in yourself or in your relationship is a gift that keeps on giving.
If you are ready to improve your emotional well-being and quality of life, contact Inside Passage Counseling today.