I am a Native American (Lummi Tribe Enrolled) Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience, and it has been an honor to be invited into the lives, challenges, and healing journeys of individuals and families. My work is grounded in compassion, trust, and respect, and I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients know they are seen, supported, and empowered.

I integrate solution-focused cognitive therapies with psychodynamic and client-centered approaches, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs. I support clients in navigating a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, social anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional and physical abuse, family and relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Who I Work With

I provide telehealth counseling services for children ages 7 through Elders, supporting individuals across all stages of life for Washington residents.

Areas of Specialization

My clinical specialties include:

Trauma and complex trauma
Anxiety, social anxiety, and depression
School bullying, peer conflict, and “mean girl” dynamics
Suicidal ideation and emotional distress
Emotional, physical, and relational abuse
Self-empowerment, self-esteem, and identity development
Emotional regulation and behavioral concerns
School avoidance, academic motivation, and peer pressure
Anger management (including court-ordered services)
Domestic violence treatment, including work with court-ordered perpetrators
Intergenerational trauma
Veterans and their unique mental health needs

Therapeutic Approach

I offer a holistic and integrative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based and body-centered modalities, including:

EMDR
Relational-Cultural Therapy
Somatic therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Motivational Interviewing
Strengths-Based and Mindfulness practices
Guided meditation
Body-positive and self-compassion approaches
Organic Intelligence
Yoga for mental health

This blended approach allows therapy to address both emotional and physical experiences, supporting deeper and more lasting healing.

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MY SERVICES

EMDR

Who can benefit from EMDR therapy?

EMDR therapy helps children and adults of all ages. Therapists use EMDR therapy to address a wide range of challenges:

Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias

Chronic Illness and medical issues, Depression and bipolar disorders, Dissociative disorders, Eating disorders, Grief and loss, Pain, Performance anxiety, Personality disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma and stress-related issues, Sexual assault, Sleep disturbance, Substance abuse and addiction, Violence and abuse.

INDIVIDUAL TELEHEALTH THERAPY

I work with youth, teenagers, young adults, adults, and elders/seniors. I try to meet with everyone a few times a year in person, pending on where they live in Washington State.

Contact me for telehealth (video chat/Zoom) counseling sessions. If you live in the Bellingham area we can schedule Wilderness Therapy sessions or walk and talks.

Agency contracting options

ANGER MANAGEMENT & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PERPETRATOR TREATMENT

Voluntary and court mandated anger management and Domestic Violence perpetrator counseling.

YOUTH/SCHOOL BASED Telehealth (AGES 7+)

I have 20 years of experience working with youth that have self-harm, suicidal ideations, depression, anxiety, mean girl drama, attention issues, behavioral concerns, complex trauma+. I can collaborate with their school to set up telehealth (video chat) sessions with your youth while they are at school.

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CONTACT ME

Contact me today to book a session or learn more.

Book a free 20 minute consultation.

Bellingham, Wa

Shaleena@CrosswindsWellness.com

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