Adrien Helander

LMHC

Washington

Collaborative counselor for mood and trauma

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At a glance

Credentials

LMHC

License

LMHC, Washington / 60998674

NPI

1013383017

Experience

9 years

Languages

English, Spanish

Location

Washington

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Mood and anxiety support
   • Gender and LGBT issues
   • English and Spanish

   About Adrien

   Adrien Helander is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and questions around gender and sexual identity. Adrien also supports those coping with grief, career strain, compassion fatigue, and intimacy or relationship-related concerns. They work in English and Spanish.

   Adrien keeps sessions collaborative and straightforward. They aim to build a space where a person can speak without judgment. Conversations focus on what matters most to the individual and on practical next steps that fit everyday life.

   Motivational Interviewing is one approach Adrien uses to help people find motivation and make changes that feel doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are offered to spot patterns of thinking and try different behaviors. When trauma is central, Adrien may draw on EMDR-informed techniques and DBT strategies to manage intense emotions and build coping skills.

   Adrien has been practicing since 2017 and has held a Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential since 2019. That background informs a flexible style that blends evidence-based methods and person-centered conversation.

   To begin, Adrien asks people to describe their goals and priorities so sessions stay focused on what will help most. They encourage small experiments between meetings and a steady pace that respects each person’s readiness for change.

2. How approaches like Motivational Interviewing can work online

   Adrien often mixes Motivational Interviewing with client-centered conversations to help people find personal reasons for change and set realistic goals. Motivational Interviewing focuses on asking open questions, listening reflectively, and guiding clients toward their own motivation for change, which can help with substance concerns, behavior change, and ambivalence about next steps.
   
   Adrien also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the person's own values and priorities, offering empathic listening and gentle guidance to help clarify what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical behavior experiments that reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.
   
   Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Adrien collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and pace. That shared decision-making helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and manageable.
   
   If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can focus on the work itself.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   LGBTTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

   Also works with

   Stress, AnxietyGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

   Experience

   9+ years

   Listed in

   Washington

   Languages

   English, Spanish

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Adrien help with?

   Adrien supports people dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, and compassion fatigue, along with intimacy, self-esteem, and career-related issues.

   How would you describe their therapy style?

   Their approach is collaborative and client-centered, with an emphasis on practical steps and letting the client guide goals and direction.

   What is their clinical background?

   They have worked as a therapist since 2017 and hold a Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential since 2019.

   Where is Adrien licensed and based?

   Adrien is licensed in Washington as an LMHC and practices from that state.

   Which languages are available for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

   Can people from other countries work with Adrien?

   They do not work with international clients at this time.

   How are fees and billing handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What do I do to start sessions?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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