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Adrien Helander, LMHC

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, LGBT, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Adrien

Adrien Helander is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington who focuses on concerns such as bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, anxiety, grief, and stress. They also work with people facing intimacy-related challenges, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and significant life changes.

Background and approach

Adrien brings a values-informed perspective and welcomes conversations about sexuality, gender, and spiritual concerns when clients wish to include those topics in therapy. With nine years of experience in the field and a license in Washington (WA LMHC 60998674), Adrien emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered approach in which clients help shape their goals and the direction of treatment.

They integrate practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and skills-based methods such as dialectical behavior therapy, and they incorporate trauma-focused tools like EMDR alongside mindfulness practices when appropriate. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and Adrien uses a mix of talk-based exploration and targeted interventions to help people build coping skills and find clearer paths forward.

How Adrien’s Methods Translate to Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship so clients lead the goals while the therapist offers support and reflection; this approach helps people clarify values and find direction during remote sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can be delivered effectively over video or messaging with worksheets and between-session practice. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided processing to address distressing memories; when used online it is adapted to fit telehealth formats and combined with grounding and stabilization work.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. Adrien works together with clients to determine which methods and pacing feel right, adjusting tools and goals based on each person’s needs, preferences, and progress. That collaborative process helps tailor treatment whether the focus is mood regulation, trauma recovery, or building coping skills.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from home or other locations in Washington, and choose the communication style that best supports engagement and follow-through.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Adrien works with a range of concerns including bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, anxiety, grief, stress, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue among other mood and life challenges.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
They practice in a collaborative, client-centered manner, blending practical strategies from CBT and DBT with trauma-focused tools and mindfulness to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Adrien has been practicing since 2017 and holds nine years of experience working with mood disorders, trauma, neurodiversity, and related issues.
What credentials and location information are on file?
They are an LMHC licensed in Washington with license number WA LMHC 60998674 and provide services based in that state.
Are sessions offered in more than one language?
Yes, Adrien conducts therapy in both English and Spanish to accommodate clients who prefer either language.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Remote sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English, Spanish