Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Counseling in Bellingham
Claire E. Mannino Counseling Services provides specialized mental health care rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices. With over a decade of experience treating addiction, trauma, and identity-related challenges, our practice prioritizes creating safe, non-judgmental therapeutic spaces. We specialize in serving LGBTQI individuals, teens, and young adults through telehealth platforms, utilizing integrative approaches that combine psychological, social, and spiritual wellness strategies. Our founder holds dual degrees from Western Washington University and maintains active credentials with national counseling organizations. While we no longer offer couples or family therapy due to scheduling constraints, our individualized treatment plans address depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and life transitions.The therapeutic process emphasizes boundary-setting, self-discovery, and healing from past traumas through modalities like mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Clients benefit from a structured three-stage trauma recovery framework and informed consent practices for gender-affirming care. Our practice remains committed to community mental health through ongoing partnerships with local outreach organizations.
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Addiction Treatment
Trauma Recovery
LGBTQI Counseling
Teen & Young Adult Therapy
Highlights and features
- Specialized telehealth therapy for LGBTQI and gender-diverse individuals
- Three-stage trauma recovery framework with established therapeutic alliance
- Integrative treatment combining mindfulness, CBT, and DBT techniques
- Over 10 years' experience in community mental health and youth services
- Informed consent model for clients accessing gender-confirming medical care
Associations and certifications
- National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (#LH60450502)
- American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
- Psychology Today Verified Provider
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Individualized mental health treatment addressing depression, anxiety, and emotional distress through evidence-based modalities. Our approach combines psychological assessment with spiritual exploration to help clients develop coping strategies and achieve emotional stability. Sessions focus on boundary-setting, self-esteem improvement, and resolving past traumas to promote lasting mental wellness.
Addiction Treatment
Specialized therapy for alcoholism, drug addiction, and behavioral compulsions using integrated treatment frameworks. We address dual diagnoses through personalized recovery plans that combine cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. Our approach emphasizes understanding addiction roots while developing sustainable sobriety strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
Trauma Recovery
Structured three-phase trauma treatment beginning with therapeutic alliance formation. Sessions progress through trauma processing and community reintegration stages using safe, gradual exposure techniques. We specialize in healing from abusive relationships and complex PTSD while maintaining client autonomy throughout the recovery journey.
LGBTQI Counseling
Affirming mental health support for sexual and gender minority individuals navigating identity exploration. Services include premarital counseling, gender transition support, and informed consent guidance for medical procedures. Our practice creates safe spaces for queer and transgender clients to address unique mental health challenges while celebrating self-discovery.
Teen & Young Adult Therapy
Specialized mental health services addressing teenage and young adult developmental challenges. We help clients navigate identity crises, social anxiety, and life transitions through age-appropriate therapeutic techniques. Focus areas include building self-reliance, improving family communication, and developing healthy coping mechanisms for academic and personal stressors.
People
Claire E. Mannino
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Claire E. Mannino holds advanced counseling degrees from Western Washington University and maintains NBCC certification. With extensive experience in community mental health, she specializes in trauma recovery, LGBTQI-affirming care, and integrative therapy approaches. Her practice combines mindfulness techniques with evidence-based modalities to support client self-discovery and emotional healing.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
We specialize in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, LGBTQI-affirming therapy, and teen mental health services using evidence-based approaches.
Do you offer telehealth counseling options?
Yes, all services are currently provided through secure telehealth platforms for client convenience and accessibility.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our practice integrates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care tailored to individual needs.
Are services available for gender transition support?
Yes, we provide informed consent model counseling for clients accessing gender-confirming medical procedures and identity exploration.
What age groups do you work with?
We specialize in teen and young adult mental health, with experience treating adult individuals across the lifespan.
