Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Therapy for teens
& adults, grounded
in skills.

In-person on Vashon Island and via telehealth across Washington. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, and suicidal ideation.

Patrick Phelan, LMHC, sitting outdoors with his golden retriever on Vashon Island

Finding the right therapist can be a challenge.

I work with teens and adults to build real skills — for managing difficult emotions, challenging unhelpful thoughts, and navigating the relationships that matter to them.

My approach is collaborative. In our first session, we talk about your goals, what's been hard, and what you want from therapy. We build from there, at your pace.

The most important thing is trust. If we don't connect, I'll help you find someone who's a better fit. If you're curious, I'd love to meet for a free 30-minute conversation first.

What I can help you with

I am trained in evidence-based behavioral therapies to help you build a life worth living.

Depression

I focus on the patterns — in thinking and behavior — that keep depression in place, and help people reconnect gradually with what brings meaning.

Anxiety

Understanding what drives anxiety, then working through it at a pace that feels manageable. You lead the process.

Suicidal Ideation

I'm trained in DBT and CAMS, two leading evidence-based approaches for suicidal thinking. We work together to understand what's happening and build a safety plan that's genuinely useful.

DBT

I'm intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a structured, skills-based approach for people who experience intense emotions. DBT is the most effective treatment for treating self-harming and suicidal behaviors. Learn more about how I offer DBT, including what to expect and how the skills group works.

Teen Therapy

I work with teens on anxiety, depression, trauma, and suicidal ideation, in person on Vashon Island and via telehealth across Washington. Learn more about my work with teens and young adults.

Fees & Insurance

I'm in-network with several plans, and happy to talk through options if yours isn't listed. Out-of-network reimbursement may also be available — ask me about it.

In-Network Insurance
Premera Regence Lifewise Blue Cross Blue Shield
Self-Pay
$180

per 60-minute session

Let's talk.