Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Bellingham, WA
Claire E. Mannino Counseling Services has provided compassionate mental health care since 2013, specializing in individualized therapy for adults, teens, and LGBTQI+ communities. Our practice integrates evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to address trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, and identity exploration. With a foundation in ICATH-informed care, we prioritize creating safe, non-judgmental spaces for clients navigating gender transitions, life crises, or emotional distress.Our therapist combines academic excellence from Western Washington University with extensive clinical experience across community health settings to deliver personalized treatment plans. We emphasize holistic wellness through psychological, social, and spiritual approaches while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards. Our telehealth services extend accessibility to clients seeking specialized care in Bellingham, Washington, and beyond.
Services
Individual Therapy
Teen Counseling
LGBTQI Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Addiction Treatment
Gender Identity Counseling
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer telehealth therapy for accessible mental health care
- Our practice specializes in gender identity and LGBTQI+ counseling
- We utilize evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT
- Our therapist holds dual national certifications in mental health counseling
- We provide trauma-informed care with ICATH certification
Associations and certifications
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
- National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and psychosocial exploration to help clients develop coping strategies and self-awareness. Sessions focus on creating safe spaces for emotional expression and personal growth through evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
LGBTQI Counseling
Specialized counseling for LGBTQI+ individuals navigating identity exploration, gender transitions, and minority stress. We employ ICATH-informed practices to address unique challenges faced by queer communities, including coming-out processes and discrimination impacts. Our approach emphasizes empowerment through affirming care that respects diverse gender expressions and sexual orientations.
Trauma Recovery
Structured three-phase treatment for trauma survivors focusing on safety establishment, memory processing, and community reintegration. We utilize trauma-informed techniques to rebuild trust while addressing PTSD symptoms. The process incorporates grounding exercises and narrative therapy to help clients reframe traumatic experiences and develop resilience strategies for long-term healing.
Addiction Treatment
Comprehensive care for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions using motivational interviewing and relapse prevention strategies. Our approach addresses co-occurring mental health conditions while emphasizing harm reduction principles. We help clients understand addiction patterns through cognitive restructuring and develop healthier coping mechanisms for sustained recovery.
Gender Identity Counseling
Affirming care for gender exploration and transition-related counseling following informed consent models. We support clients through social, legal, and medical transition processes while addressing related mental health needs. Our practice emphasizes self-discovery through exploratory dialogue and provides documentation for gender-affirming medical procedures when appropriate.
People
Claire E. Mannino
Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over a decade of experience in community mental health settings. Specializes in trauma recovery, LGBTQI+ care, and evidence-based therapies. Holds master's degree from Western Washington University and national certifications in mental health counseling.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and LGBTQI+ identity exploration using evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness techniques.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we currently offer telehealth therapy sessions for clients in Washington state and select other locations.
What is your counseling approach?
Our integrative approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, check, and debit/credit card payments made prior to your appointment time.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes, we are currently accepting new clients for individual therapy sessions in Bellingham and through telehealth platforms.
