COLLABORATIVE, MINDFUL, AND SUPPORTIVE THERAPY
(Update: 05/03/2021) I am currently full and not accepting individuals to a waitlist at this time. Please check back periodically as things may change.
If you contacted me prior to May 1, 2021, you have been added to the list and I will reach out to you as soon as you have reached the top.
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind"
William James
SERVICES I OFFER
With You Every Step of the Way
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
A Happier, Healthier You
FAMILY THERAPY
Bringing You Together
COUPLES THERAPY
Building the Strength Between
CHILDREN'S THERAPY
Play, Grow, Learn
ALL ABOUT THERAPY
Therapeutic Methods
I provide in-person and teletherapy (utilizing HIPAA compliant doxy.me) services for individuals, children, families, and couples. My relationship with my client is respectful, supportive, and collaborative as we work toward goals and growth that you want to attain.
My primary approach utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which starts where you are, and builds a positive sense of self and direction through developing coping strategies, confidence, understanding your behaviors in response to emotions and thoughts, commitment to change, your values, and strengths.
With younger children, I utilize play therapy to help them learn and understand their big feelings that they don't know how to process. I meet kiddos where they are to help them learn or change behavior, develop problem-solving skills, practice communicating with their loved ones and peers, and self-expression.
Additional approaches I may use depending on my clients' needs include strength- based, mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and applied behavior analysis.
SPECIALIZATIONS
I am able and competent to work with all age groups and I specialize in:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADHD
Mood disorders
Anxiety
Trauma
Identity
Social skills
Relationships and intimacy issues
Sensory-processing
LGBTQ+ including gender identity
Developmental disabilities
Cognitive disabilities including TBI
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MY STORY
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, I found myself in Bellingham, WA in 2007 to attend Western Washington University where I received a BS in Sports Psychology.
In 2013, I returned to Western Washington University and earned an MA in Rehabilitation Counseling which, in addition to learning counseling and therapy practices, focuses on treating individuals with disabilities, including all the systems they need to navigate on federal, state, and county levels. In 2016, I attended the University of Washington and earned an MEd in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis. My goal was to better understand how to serve individuals on the autism spectrum as well as other cognitive disorders and disabilities. This degree also trained me to work with school systems including writing IEPs and BIPs/PBSPs.
I have been a licensed mental health therapist in Washington State since 2016, a licensed behavior analyst with Washington State and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board since 2018, and a certified rehabilitation counselor with the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification since 2015. I completed a minimum of 25 hours of continuing education (7-10 hours in ethics) for each certification, each year.
I have been a practicing therapist and counselor since 2015, started my private online practice December 2018, and opened my in-person practice February 2020 in Bellingham, WA.
I look forward to meeting you!
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
I am currently accepting these insurances and their subsidiaries:
PRIVATE PAY CLIENTS
KAISER PERMANENTE
PREMERA
REGENCE
AETNA
CHPW
CIGNA
MOLINA
OPTUM UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
If your insurance is not listed and you would like to hear back when it is approved, please contact Brianna Longwell Psychotherapy (360-927-9556) or Associates in Mental Health (360-715-2488 ext. 101)
TELETHERAPY ACCESS
Teletherapy is therapy utilizing HIPAA compliant video chat with your therapist for when you are unable to come into the office. Individuals can access teletherapy full-time or part-time in addition to in-person therapy. During intake, you will be able to share your interest in teletherapy.
Individuals who opt to utilize teletherapy as a method to respond to unforeseen circumstances (such as illness or loss of transportation) need to give a minimum of 2 hr notice.
**This does not include cancellations, in which the 24 hr notice still applies. Should you request teletherapy with less than 2 hrs notice, it cannot be guaranteed your request will be seen and may count as a no call/no show/last minute cancellation.**
Individuals recommended for teletherapy:
-13 years old and older
-Do not have access to regular transportation
-Are ill but able to participate in meaningful conversation (please use your best judgement and rest if you are really sick!)
-Individuals practicing social distancing during pandemics and other concerns
-Anyone with a preference or need to be home for a session (as long as the environment allows for you to focus and participate)
CONTACT ME
For intake paperwork please click here!
I am currently full and no longer accepting more individuals to the waitlist, sorry for the inconvenience. Please check back periodically as waitlists change.
103 E Holly Street #202 Bellingham
360-927-9556