Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Bellingham, WA
Since 1991, Discovery Counseling Associates has been dedicated to providing comprehensive mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual health care to communities across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Our team of independent practitioners brings over 150 years of combined experience, integrating sound psychological principles with practical, client-centered approaches. We specialize in addressing a wide range of life challenges, including depression, anxiety, marital conflict, parenting issues, and grief, serving individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. Our therapists understand that struggles are a natural part of life and are committed to partnering with clients to uncover solutions that foster hope, healing, and wholeness.We accept multiple insurance plans, including Regence Blue Shield and Premera Blue Cross, and offer services at multiple locations in Bellingham and Lynden, Washington. Our practice emphasizes accessibility, with detailed therapist bios, intake forms, and scheduling information available to support clients throughout their journey. By combining decades of expertise with a compassionate, integrative approach, we strive to meet the unique needs of each person who seeks our care.
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Spiritual Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer over 150 years of combined experience in mental health counseling.
- Our therapists integrate psychological principles with spiritual and practical perspectives.
- We accept major insurance plans including Regence Blue Shield and Premera Blue Cross.
- Services available at multiple locations in Bellingham and Lynden, WA.
- Personalized care for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents.
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Our mental health counseling addresses depression, anxiety, and stress through personalized treatment plans. Therapists use evidence-based techniques combined with spiritual insights to support emotional well-being. Clients receive compassionate care tailored to their unique life circumstances and goals.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples facing marital conflict, infidelity, or communication challenges. We help partners rebuild trust and develop healthier relationship patterns using proven therapeutic frameworks. Sessions focus on improving understanding and connection between partners.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions address relational dynamics and intergenerational issues affecting households. Our therapists work with families to resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen bonds through structured therapeutic interventions adapted to each family's specific needs.
Spiritual Counseling
Integrative spiritual counseling combines psychological principles with faith-based perspectives to address existential questions and life purpose. Therapists support clients exploring the intersection of mental health and spiritual well-being in a nonjudgmental environment.
Adolescent Therapy
Specialized therapy for teens dealing with anxiety, identity issues, or family conflicts. Our clinicians use age-appropriate techniques to help adolescents navigate developmental challenges while maintaining open communication with parents and caregivers throughout the therapeutic process.
People
Kelly Cooper
LMHC
Kelly Cooper is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in trauma recovery and cognitive-behavioral therapy. She specializes in helping clients develop coping strategies for anxiety and life transitions.
Dawne Grove
LMHC
Dawne Grove provides compassionate counseling for individuals and families, focusing on relationship dynamics and emotional regulation. She integrates mindfulness practices with traditional therapeutic approaches to promote holistic healing.
Dick Mattila
LMFT
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dick Mattila specializes in couples counseling and family systems therapy. He has over 25 years of experience addressing communication issues and relational conflicts.
Mitch Whitman
PhD
Dr. Mitch Whitman offers expert psychological assessment and therapy for complex mental health concerns. His practice combines academic research with practical applications to address depression, anxiety, and behavioral patterns.
Questions
What services does Discovery Counseling Associates offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and adolescent therapy addressing depression, anxiety, marital conflict, parenting, grief, and life transitions using integrative psychological and spiritual approaches.
Do your therapists accept insurance?
Most therapists accept Regence Blue Shield, Premera Blue Cross, First Choice Health, Aetna, and other major plans. Contact your therapist directly to confirm coverage.
Where are your counseling locations?
We have multiple offices in Bellingham and Lynden, Washington, serving clients across the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Visit our website to download intake forms, browse therapist bios, or contact us directly through our 'Get in Touch' section for scheduling assistance.
What makes your practice unique?
Our 30+ years of combined experience, integrative approach combining psychological and spiritual care, and commitment to personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.
