Dr. Claude Ouellette, LMHC

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Experienced LMHC focused on trauma and anxiety

Details

Name	Dr. Claude Ouellette
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Washington
Licensed in	Washington
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	30

About Claude

Dr. Claude Ouellette offers a steady, experienced presence for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or big life changes. He aims to make meetings clear and practical, so someone calling for help knows what to expect quickly.

Dr. Ouellette works in English and practices from Washington, and he has three decades of clinical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). He focuses on helping individuals who notice problems such as abandonment wounds, attachment struggles, dissociation, questions of life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety or phobia.

Background and approach

His approach brings the person's story into view so they can name patterns that cause pain. Sessions include talk, focused techniques, and practical steps to try between meetings. Dr.

Ouellette uses a mix of Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, EMDR, and mindfulness in his work. He generally starts with an informal conversation to clarify needs, then uses assessment tools and agreed ways to track progress over time. The goal is steady, measurable change rather than vague promises.

He has worked in mental health for over 30 years and holds the LMHC credential. That background informs a structured style that still leaves room for listening and individual pacing. People who prefer straightforward planning alongside reflective conversation often find this approach fits well.

To begin, a short matching process helps identify shared goals and the best fit for sessions. From there, scheduling can adapt to the person's life and commitments.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression among the things Claude works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Claude among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Claude among the ways he works.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Claude among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Claude among the ways he works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Claude among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Claude among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Claude directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Claude directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches translate to online care

Dr. Ouellette uses Narrative Therapy to help people put words to their experiences and see how personal stories shape feelings and behavior. That approach helps clarify why certain patterns repeat and opens space for new possibilities. Client-Centered Therapy provides a listening, accepting stance so the person sets the pace and priorities in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers straightforward tools to identify thoughts and try different actions between meetings, which can speed up relief for anxiety and depression.

Choosing the best approach is a shared process. He works collaboratively to weigh methods based on each person's goals, symptoms, and preferences, and adjusts plans as progress is tracked. This keeps therapy aligned to what actually helps rather than sticking to one fixed method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which let people fit therapy into busy days. Video is useful for fuller interaction and demonstrations, phone calls are lighter on bandwidth, and text or chat can be helpful for brief check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep momentum and try new strategies between meetings.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, with added focus on abandonment, attachment issues, dissociation, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety or phobia.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He combines Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered work with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness to help people tell their story and change unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 30 years of experience in mental health practice and brings that background to assessment, planning, and ongoing therapy work.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor (WA LMHC) and practices from Washington.

Can non-U.S. clients work with him?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and routines.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Tap the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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