Adrien Helander , LMHC

Adrien Helander is a Washington-licensed therapist who began practicing in 2017 and obtained state licensure in 2019. They work with people managing bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism, and they welcome conversations about vocational concerns, LGBTQ issues, values, and spirituality when those topics matter to a client. Adrien emphasizes collaboration, inviting clients to take an active role in shaping treatment goals and direction so that therapy reflects each person’s priorities and lived experience.

In sessions Adrien focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. They aim to empower clients to take steps toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life, offering support through the challenges of change and recovery. Office hours are 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and responses may be sporadic or delayed outside those times.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Adrien commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide remote work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and supported; it helps people explore values, identity, and goals at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Adrien also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are central goals. DBT offers practical tools for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving relationships, and these skills translate well to an online format. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Adrien works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then adapts techniques to fit the individual.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access licensed professionals from different locations within the state. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to continue through life transitions, and let clients choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.