Port Townsend, WA Local Support & Community Resources

Kaarin Hanzlian is a compassionate and dedicated Counselor with an MA and LMHC, specializing in supporting adults, elders, and their families through significant life transitions. With a deep understanding of the challenges that come with aging, Kaarin provides unconditional acceptance and guidance, promoting essential self-care for caregivers. Her expertise includes grief and loss, relationship issues, and communication with aging parents, as well as addressing sexual identity concerns. Kaarin employs a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. She creates a safe, welcoming environment for individual and family sessions, offering Teletherapy to reach her clients effectively. Kaarin is committed to fostering growth and resilience in her clients, encouraging them to recognize their beliefs and behaviors in pursuit of improved mental and physical wellbeing.

Lynn Gilman is a dedicated counselor with an MA, LMHC, and CCHT, who specializes in providing compassionate support for adults and elders, particularly women facing unique challenges. With a wealth of experience, she adeptly navigates concerns related to anxiety and relationship issues, creating a safe and nurturing environment for her clients. Lynn utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs, including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Somatic techniques, Positive Psychology, and Compassion-Focused therapy. Her integrative style draws on methods such as Trauma-Focused therapy, Emotionally Focused therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), ensuring that each client feels understood and valued. Through her eclectic and person-centered therapy, she empowers individuals to explore their past, embrace their present, and foster a hopeful future. With a holistic focus that respects the mind-body connection, Lynn remains committed to helping her clients achieve meaningful personal growth and healing.

Patricia Bolen, MA, LMHC, is a dedicated counselor specializing in guiding individuals through trauma, transition, and transformation. With a mission to empower and support well-being, she provides a nurturing and safe environment for strength-based, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and compassionate counseling. Patricia draws from a diverse range of techniques, collaborating with clients to determine the best approach for their unique needs. Her expertise includes traditional talk therapy, as well as innovative methods such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and mindfulness practice. She equips clients with practical tools to reduce anxiety, build resilience, and soothe their nervous systems. Together, they work on overcoming past traumas, uncovering strengths, and gaining valuable insights. Patricia is skilled in helping individuals navigate transitions, respond to new experiences, and break old patterns. Her commitment is to guide each person towards a calmer, more resilient self. She primarily serves individual adults facing challenges related to grief, trauma, PTSD, and anxiety in Washington State. Patricia currently provides sessions exclusively online, ensuring access and safety for her clients.