Helena Hauge

With a compassionate approach that tailors treatment to each individual's unique circumstances, Helena Hauge, MA, LMHC, brings a wealth of experience to her role as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State. Her Master's Degree in Psychology from Chapman University, with a primary emphasis on Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, forms the foundation of her diverse practice.

Helena's therapeutic philosophy centers on the belief that each client brings invaluable strengths, experiences, and resources to the therapeutic process. She employs a range of treatment methods, including client education and insight, cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation and guided imagery, behavioral therapy, and family systems therapy. This versatile approach allows her to address a wide spectrum of concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting challenges, traumatic stress, divorce, domestic violence, infertility issues, adoption and foster care, and mental health issues resulting from chronic medical conditions.

In her practice, Helena emphasizes the importance of client-driven goal-setting. She believes that for therapy to be truly effective, clients must take an active role in determining their therapeutic objectives. This collaborative approach ensures that the therapy process remains focused and tailored to each individual's specific needs. Helena's methods of delivery are equally diverse, encompassing individual, couples, family, and play therapy. She may also provide home assignments such as journal writing or reading to complement the in-session work.

Helena views psychotherapy as a process of understanding and gaining insights into beliefs, feelings, thoughts, and relationships that are areas of concern. She assists clients in applying new information to enrich and enhance their everyday lives. While she cannot predict the exact length or outcomes of therapy at the outset, Helena maintains an ongoing dialogue with her clients about their progress and treatment outcomes.

With her license number LH00006918, Helena Hauge stands ready to support children, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families in their journey towards better mental health and improved quality of life. Her commitment to tailoring treatment to each client's specific circumstances, combined with her belief in the inherent strengths of her clients, makes her a valuable resource for those seeking compassionate and effective mental health care.