AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Mindfulness focus
Values centered work
Structured skills
About Adrien
Adrien Helander is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and ADHD. Adrien also supports clients navigating LGBTQ concerns, grief, stress, intimacy questions, workplace strain, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and reflect a respectful, nonjudgmental stance.
Adrien uses Mindfulness Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Sessions often focus on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings, building practical coping skills, and testing small changes between meetings. The work is collaborative – goals are set together and adjusted as needs shift.
With nine years of clinical experience and a Washington LMHC credential, Adrien draws on diverse methods including DBT strategies and EMDR when appropriate. The aim is to help people manage mood symptoms, trauma responses, and relationship patterns in everyday life. Adrien pays attention to values, spirituality, and vocational concerns when clients want to explore those areas.
People who prefer clear structure can work on skill-building and measurable steps. Those who want space to talk things through will find a listening, reflective approach. Adrien encourages clients to take small, doable steps and to notice what changes feel helpful.
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Adrien often draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and physical sensations without getting swept away by them. Mindfulness practices can support anxiety, stress, and mood regulation by teaching short exercises and ways to bring attention back to the present moment.
Client-Centered Therapy is another core approach, which emphasizes a listening, empathetic stance and collaborative goal-setting. This style helps people feel heard while they decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavior changes to test new outcomes, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Adrien will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it convenient to practice skills between sessions in real-life situations and bring those experiences back to therapy for discussion.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Adrien help with?
Adrien supports people with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy challenges, and work-related stress among other concerns.
How would you describe Adrien's therapeutic style?
Therapy is collaborative and nonjudgmental, with a mix of listening, mindfulness practice, and practical skill-building tailored to each person's goals.
What is Adrien's background and experience?
Adrien has nine years of clinical experience and has been licensed in Washington since 2019 as a licensed mental health counselor.
Where is Adrien licensed and practicing?
Adrien holds a Washington LMHC credential and provides services from Washington state.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with Adrien?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Adrien?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.
