- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- EMDR options
About Adrien
Adrien Helander is a Washington state LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with nine years of clinical experience. Adrien lists social anxiety and phobia among related concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and issues tied to LGBTQ identity. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Adrien keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative. They help people clarify what matters to them and set practical goals. Conversations tend to focus on skills people can use between sessions and on small steps to reduce overwhelming moments in social settings.
Clinical work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Mindfulness Therapy. CBT and DBT tools are often used to spot unhelpful thinking and to learn concrete coping strategies. EMDR and mindfulness may be used when processing trauma or reducing emotional reactivity.
Adrien has experience supporting people with vocational questions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, anger, and self-esteem struggles. They also note additional work with attachment and abandonment issues, dissociation, and aspects of neurodiversity like autism and Asperger syndrome.
The practice style is collaborative rather than directive. Adrien invites clients to help set the pace and focus. Practical matters such as scheduling and session format are clarified during the initial steps, and Adrien uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, prospective clients use the online matching questionnaire to schedule a first session. International clients are not accepted at this time.
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist focuses on understanding a person's perspective and working at a pace the client finds manageable, which can be useful for social anxiety and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. Online CBT commonly uses short exercises and between-session practice to reduce avoidance and build confidence in social situations.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for regulating emotions and handling intense reactions. Techniques like grounding, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness can be practiced during sessions and applied afterward to manage anxiety in social settings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Adrien will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative step helps shape whether CBT, DBT, EMDR, or a mix of approaches will be the focus.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as session types are specified during intake. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and by offering shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow audio-only or lower-bandwidth options when video is not practical. These practical choices help people maintain consistency without promising a specific format.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Adrien help with?
Adrien works with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and related issues such as ADHD, grief, and LGBTQ matters.
What is Adrien's approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on skills and steps people can use between meetings to manage difficult moments.
How much experience does Adrien have?
Adrien has nine years of experience and has been licensed as an LMHC in Washington since 2019.
Where is Adrien licensed and what languages are offered?
Adrien holds a WA LMHC and conducts sessions in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with Adrien?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the platform's matching steps, since formats are set during intake.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.