Therapist profile
Adrien Helander, LMHC
Washington
LMHC - Mood and Anger concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Washington / 60998674
- NPI1013383017
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationWashington
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- EMDR options
About Adrien
Adrien Helander is a Washington LMHC with nine years of experience in clinical work and a Washington LMHC credential. Adrien helps people who are managing mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and anger. They also support people navigating LGBT concerns, career stress, intimacy issues, and major life changes.
Adrien favors a collaborative style. Sessions tend to focus on concrete skills and steady problem-solving rather than abstract theory. They invite clients to set the pace and goals, then work together on practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Adrien uses a mix of approaches including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, EMDR, and mindfulness tools. These methods are applied to stress, irritability, relationship friction, and emotional dysregulation. Sessions often include skill practice, thought work, and attention to how habits and routines affect mood.
They bring experience working with people who identify as LGBT, those managing bipolar and depressive conditions, and folks on the autism spectrum. Adrien also addresses career and vocational concerns, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to family of origin and attachment.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Adrien asks clients to be part of planning treatment, choosing which methods to try and when to shift course. The focus is on steady, usable change rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Adrien commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when working online. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviors that follow, which can help with anger, anxiety, and depression. DBT emphasizes concrete skills such as distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to reduce outbursts and improve communication.They also use client-centered techniques that prioritize the client's perspective and goals. That means the therapist and client decide together which approaches to lean on and when to shift strategies. This collaborative process helps match methods to what the client needs and prefers over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know the exact options offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people continue work when they relocate within the same licensed region. Adrien will discuss practical arrangements and which tools or session lengths might best support your goals during the intake conversation.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
Adrien works with anger related to stress, relationship friction, resentment, and emotional dysregulation. They also help when anger overlaps with trauma, grief, or mood disorders.
What is Adrien's approach to working on temper and reactivity?
They use a collaborative, skills-based approach that blends cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, and mindfulness to manage reactions and reduce impulsive responses.
How much clinical experience does Adrien have?
Adrien has been practicing clinically since 2017 and holds a Washington LMHC credential issued in 2019.
Where is Adrien licensed to practice?
Adrien is licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with Adrien?
Adrien does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact rates depend on the service plan.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided booking flow.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.