Barbara Witkow 425-442-0324
1309 114th Avenue SE, Suite 310, Bellevue, WA 98004
Niche Specialty©: Transitions (life changes). Life transitions that create new identity struggles. When life turns out “different than expected” it can be the result of a divorce, job loss, relationship meltdown, or family disappointments. It’s hard to know how to move through the flood of emotions that may emerge with the chaos. I work with clients to uncover old, outmoded belief systems that no longer work, and identify their authentic self that may lay hidden beneath these beliefs.
Location: Bellefield Office Park
General Practice Area: I work with individual s, couples and families who struggle with depression, anxiety, transitions, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, grief & loss, divorce, and mid-life crisis.
My work is based in depth psychology (Jung) exploring the unconscious and spiritual motivations that direct our life choices without our conscious knowing. Dreams, images, symbols and stories (belief systems) all provide insight into our unconscious and help us learn more about who we really are. Learning basic psychological concepts helps to inform clients about their own psyche and helps people to understand and appreciate their unique issues. I am also a trained Lifespan Integration therapist, working with neural networks in the brain to rebuild and strengthen neural pathways that results in easing anxiety, stress, childhood traumas, and calming the nervous system so that deeper emotional work can be effective. [ Email Barbara Witkow ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]
Maxine Nelson MSW, LICSW (425) 637-8844
1300 - 114th Avenue SE, Suite 210, Bellevue, WA 98004
Niche Specialty©: Feeling "stuck". Life transitions--people who feel stuck in relationships or work/career situations.
Location: Mercer Canal Building in the Bellefield Office Park (south of SE 8th Street on 114th Avenue SE).
General Practice Area: Counseling for relationship and intimacy problems, dissatisfaction with career or work, loss and mourning, life transitions, chronic anxiety and stress, social isolation and poor self-esteem, coping with serious illness and overcoming the effects of abuse or trauma. Counseling individuals, couples and groups. [ Email Maxine Nelson ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]

Seattle Wellness Counseling
Shira Wilson-Gross MA, RC (206) 769-6584
Counselor
3245 Fairview Avenue E., Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98102-3053
Niche Specialty©: Chronic Pain or illness. Counseling adults and adolescents who are living with physical illness or chronic pain, and their caregivers and family members.
Location: a block west of Eastlake Avenue, near the University Bridge.
General Practice Area: I specialize in counseling those living with medical conditions and chronic physical illness. In addition to the traumatic impact disease can have on one’s physical health, illness can also assault one’s sense of self, change relationships, and can create a profound sense of isolation, anxiety, depression, anger and loss. I offer a sympathetic, compassionate place for grieving, for learning new ways to cope, and for gaining a greater sense of control over your situation to improve quality of life. My counseling style is a holistic one with a focus in mindfulness-based, mind-body psychotherapy. The scope of my training and experience comprises other issues, including: depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, life transitions, parenting, and relationship issues. I counsel adults and adolescents and offer individual and group therapy in Seattle and Bellevue. [ Email Shira Wilson-Gross ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]
Robison Consulting, Inc.
Patricia Robison MA, LMHC (425) 451-9602
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
1601 114th Avenue SE, Suite 108, Bellevue, WA 98004-6904
Niche Specialty©: Addictions of all kinds. Recovery issues related to alcoholism, addictions and eating disorders.
Location: Bellevue, Washington--Bellefield Office Park, off SE 8th.
General Practice Area: I focus on teaching people how to change attitudes and behaviors so they can feel better. My clients are adults who want help with improving their relationships and managing stress. Many of my clients are in alcohol, addiction, or anorexia/bulimia recovery, may also be participating in a 12-Step or other recovery program, and want help with their recovery or with issues that arise in recovery. My clients include those who have been affected by someone else's alcoholism, drug addiction or eating disorder. People who work with me learn how to become more effective in their relationships, and how to become more skilled in their communications. They also learn techniques for reducing anger, anxiety and depression, strategies for managing stress, and healthy coping skills for dealing with problems that won't go away. [ Email Patricia Robison ]
Rational Treatment Services (RTS)
Richard Sirota MSW RC CDP (206) 459-2242
1309 - 114th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Niche Specialty©: Addictions of all kinds. Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment Agency
Location: From the SE 8th exit off I-405, 2 blocks west turn left into the Bellefield Office Park--third building on the right.
General Practice Area: Washington State Department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (DASA) approved, cognitive behavioral, non-12-step, outpatient chemical dependency treatment and dual disorder counseling. Alcohol and drug (CD) assessment. Mental health counseling, including depression counseling, anxiety counseling, other mental health conditions and relationship problems. Deferred prosecution assessment or evaluation, or Chemical Dependency (CD) assessment or evaluation. Deferred Prosecution and probation monitoring and reporting. Therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Choice Therapy and Stages of Change. Alcohol - Drug Information School, also called A/DIS or AIS (Alcohol Information School) ordered by the court has a prescribed content, that includes information about alcohol facts, drug and alcohol abuse, alcohol and drug rehab, alcohol effects, alcohol addiction (alcoholism), alcohol withdrawal, and alcohol poisoning. RTS also provides a meeting place for weekly Smart Recovery / Rational Recovery meetings. [ Email Richard Sirota ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]
Andre Vifian MA LMHC (206) 604-0784
2661 Bel-Red Road, Suite 207, Bellevue, WA 98008
Location: Bellevue
General Practice Area: I provide counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, self image, sexual orientation, communication, parenting, social skills training and overall family health. Whatever your own issue might be, my primary commitment is to honor the dignity of each person and provide a place of safety and respect in which healing can occur. I consider myself a holistic therapist, working from person-centered, cognitive-behavioral and family systems perspectives. In recognition of the complexity of human nature, I welcome a team approach to your overall well-being and gladly coordinate treatment with physicians, naturopaths, chiropractors or any other care provider, if you choose to do so. [ Email Andre Vifian ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]

Becky Morehead MA, LMHC (425) 289-0600
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
1800 - 112th Avenue NE, Suite 260E, Bellevue, WA 98004
Location: Bellevue, Washington
General Practice Area: Life Transitions: Women's issues, adolescent grief & loss/transitions - moving, school changes, step-parents, death & dying, chronic illness, depression, mood disorders, phobias, anxiety. Relationships: Divorce, victims of domestic violence, family therapy, parenting, blended families. Trauma: Sexual, physical and emotional abuse, PTSD, war, crime victims. Techniques: Certified EMDR Therapist, family systems, lifespan integration. Adults and adolescents. [ Email Becky Morehead ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]

Hartley Counseling Services
Steve Anderson MC LMHC (425) 761-9050
2105 - 112th Avenue NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98004
Niche Specialty©: Adolescents and teenagers. Adolescent counseling for “at-Risk” or struggling teenager and or their families.
Location: Bellewood Office Park
Just north of downtown Bellevue
General Practice Area: Adolescents boys and girls, adult men and women and families. Depression counseling, anxiety counseling, life changes, family issues, at-risk adolescents, parenting issues, adolescent development. Adults are approached with a combination of Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Adolescent counseling for adolescent boys and adolescent girls. Parents counseling and skill building, family counseling. Evaluation and counseling for adolescent boys or adolescent girls who are exhibiting problematic behaviors, potential substance abuse, mood or thought disorders or other mental health issues. Supportive family counseling for families in crises or those dealing with teens in crises or grief and loss issues. [ Email Steve Anderson ] [ to counselor - therapist website ]
Vera Akulov, MA, RC (425) 444-5902
1621 114th Avenue SE, Suite 224 Bellevue, WA 98004
Location: Bellefield Office Park, Arbor Building. Located at SE 8th Avenue between
Bellevue Way and 118th SE. Exit #12 from I-405
General Practice Areas: I work with individuals whose enjoyment of life has been
injured by problems such as depression, mania, anxiety, anger, stress, and
immigration. I offer counseling that discovers the strength and favored
experiences in life, through which the stories of hope, success, and vindication
emerge. The therapeutic process will allow you to unearth competencies, talents,
abilities, and resources which are concealed by life's problems. I enjoy working
with children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, I specialize in
cross-cultural psychotherapy with immigrants and encourage cross-cultural
awareness and integration. I am fluent in Russian and Ukrainian languages. I do
not take insurance, but I offer discounts and sliding fee scale programs.
Please email me or call me to set up an appointment or ask additional questions. You may also complete
an appointment assessment form at the bottom of my website's home page. I
normally answer by email within 24 hours. [
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Janet Carter, MSW, LICSW (425) 453-2377
1601 - 114th Avenue SE, Suite 108, Bellevue, WA 98004-6904
Location: Alderwood Building, Bellefield Office Park
General Practice Areas: In private practice since 1987, Janet
successfully assists clients in recovery from emotional, sexual and physical
trauma as well as with the challenges of depression, and anxiety disorders.
She helps clients to address grief and loss issues and assists those who are
facing difficulty in transitions such as separation and divorce, mid-life and
later-life transitions in work, school and geographical change. Janet
tailors therapy to help client's reach their goals. She has extensive
training and experience in Interactive Guided Imagery and is a second level practitioner in EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Janet welcomes adults, adolescents and families to her
practice.
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Matt Chamberlain, MA, LMFT (206) 910-0625
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
11016 NE 2nd Place, Bellevue, WA 98004-5830
Niche Specialty©: couples with relationship problems.
Locations: offices in "old Bellevue" & Seattle
General Areas of Practice: Anxiety, panic disorders, depression,
anger problems, affective disorders, career counseling and general life
transitions, pre-marital counseling and couples and marriage counseling.
Individuals, couples, families and group therapy.
Eastside Addiction Professionals
Laura Halford Tuura, LMHC, CDP
(425) 462-8558
1450 – 114th Avenue SE, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004-6934
Niche Specialty©: alcohol and drug addiction treatment center program for adults and adolescents
Location: Bellevue, Washington
General Practice Areas: We are licensed by the State of Washington
to provide outpatient chemical dependency treatment to adults and
adolescents. We provide alcohol assessments and drug abuse
assessments for individuals
and for DUI assessment and other court ordered requirements. Our
groups are small so that we can provide individualized and discreet
counseling. Individuals, family and couples receive informative
and transformative counseling to recover from addiction. We work with
adolescents experiencing trouble at school and coordinate care with the
school intervention specialist. We also serve adult children of
alcoholics and children of addicted parents. Clients learn methods for managing stress & anxiety, how to
effective communication with others to improve relationships,
strategies to build self-esteem & confidence, and healthy
non-addictive coping skills to deal with life's problems without using
replacement addictions. Now offering a Women’s Recovery Group and
a Women’s Relapse Prevention Group.
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Wendy Lee, MS, RC
(425) 646-7363
500 - 108th Avenue NE, Suite 800, Bellevue, WA 98004-5060
Niche Specialty©: Building emotional connections with the ones you love:
spouse, romantic partner, parent or child.
Location: downtown Bellevue, just south of the Transit Center
in the "City Center Bellevue" Building.
General Practice Areas: Wendy works with clients who seek insight in
premarital preparation, marriage enrichment, marital challenges, parenting
advancement, multicultural concerns, self-esteem and relationship development,
assertiveness, communication enhancement, life transitions, life goals,
spirituality, and personal growth. Her therapeutic approach draws from systemic
and experiential theories, emotionally focused therapy, art therapy, play therapy,
and EMDR. She is respectful, empathetic and creative. Wendy is also fluent in the
Chinese language (Cantonese). Clients include couples, families, children, and
individuals.
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Sandra Mathews, MSW,
LICSW (425) 462-7889
1450 - 114th Avenue SE, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004-6934
Niche Specialty©: Help
in overcoming symptoms of depression that alternate with extreme rage, anxiety or
fear.
Location: Mercer Slough area south of SE 8th Street on 114th Avenue SE.
General Practice Areas: Individual adults and couples. Depression, mood disorders, anxiety, phobia,
relationship issues, dissociation. Call Sandra If you haven’t felt like your
old self for a long time, you’re thin-skinned, easy to upset, feeling blue on a
pretty constant basis, worn out just by the effort of getting going on your day,
or a "wet blanket" to friends and family. ♦ If you don't trust love,
because it gives way to fear or rage unexpectedly, if people walk on eggshells
around you and your children look scared, even before you lose your temper, or if
your sadness feels bottomless. ♦ If there is no turning back once you think
about doing something, you can’t keep promises to stay out of trouble, if
situations suddenly erupt, without any plan or expectation, or if you’ve been
swept up by an urge and done the same crummy thing--again. ♦ If one
too many stresses have pushed you over the edge, and you surprise the people who
know you best by losing your usual confidence and normal optimism and given in to
a depressed or worried funk. ♦ Psychodynamic orientation,
accelerated dynamic therapy approach.
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David Dixon, PhD,
Licensed Psychologist
(425) 454-8200
NW Behavioral Medicine
2105 - 112th Avenue NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98004-2945
Niche Specialty© Forensic Assessment and Psychological Evaluation
Locations: Bellevue and Seattle WA
General Practice Areas: Psychological
evaluations (psych eval) of adolescents or adults for the court and probation.
Also, evaluation of such defense
issues as diminished capacity, competency and mitigating circumstances
for sentencing. This usually involves evaluating persons charged
with a felony or misdemeanor. In such cases it is considered
possible that the defendant has some psychological or psychiatric
condition that contributed to the offense or may have created a mental
impairment. Psych evaluations (or psych evals) or assessments are often ordered
by the superior court or requested by defense attorneys as a part of the
defense of either parent in Family Court cases. Dr. Dixon has also
testified in behalf of individuals charged with misdemeanors and
planning deferred sentences or deferred prosecutions with mental health issues, for example in
shoplifting cases. Dr. Dixon sees adolescents charged with
felonies (animal cruelty, assault, molestation, kidnapping, robbery or
murder) and evaluates developmental disabilities (mental retardation,
ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, etc.) for issues related to competency to
stand trial, mitigating circumstances and possible "diminished capacity"
issues. [
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Catherine Phillips, MSW,
LICSW (425) 453-5482
1300 - 114th Avenue SE, Suite 210, Bellevue, WA 98004-6943
Niche Specialty©: Adjustment of the infant, child or adolescent
relationship and bonding to mother, father or parents.
Location: the Mercer Canal Building in Bellefield Office Park.
General Practice Areas: Working with infants, children and adolescents.
Depression counseling, anxiety counseling and behavioral problems of children and
adolescents. Infant/parent adjustment and relationship therapy.
Parent concerns about self-esteem issues, sensory integration disorder, the need
to improve coping skills, managing expression of negative emotions,
self-acceptance, learning skills for calming, techniques for controlling anger,
anger management, behavior issues, poor grades, angry outbursts, hitting, eating
and sleeping problems.
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Dale Robertson, MSW, LICSW
(425) 861-5774
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
2025 - 112th Avenue NE, Bldg 2, Suite 300, Bellevue, Washington 98004-2943
Niche Specialty©: depressed, angry or "trouble maker" adolescent boys and
girls
Location: Bellewood Office Park near intersection of SR 520 and I-405
General Practice Areas: marriage and couples counseling, relationship issues, depression and
anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss related to death, health
issues or the end of relationships. Working with men with PTSD around
anger Issues--not anger management--but a combination of expression of
rage vs. finding new ways of dealing with anger. Working with
combat veterans who have with difficulty in relationships, nightmares,
or flashbacks. PTSD counseling. Men with difficulty in relationships, with work
issues or in dealing with difficult life changes. Counseling
adolescents (age 13 and older), individual adults and couples.
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More Bellevue mental health counselors:
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See: Bellevue east of I-405 ]
Also see:
Kirkland mental health counselors,
Redmond mental health Counselors