https://www.katiegogercounseling.com/about daily 0.75 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e6935cf3c5342f1d069fd/c32a04af-9621-48a3-95a9-c1f44e6c51c9/C-Photography-Bellingham-WA-Goger-Headshots-2.jpg About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e6935cf3c5342f1d069fd/2e70b0c1-9bf5-4588-aabf-b457226314a1/IMG_6779+copy.jpg About “I believe we were not meant to tackle these challenges alone, and reaching out for support is one of the greatest commitments you'll ever make for your future.” —Katie Goger, LICSW, PMH-C https://www.katiegogercounseling.com/services daily 0.75 2025-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e6935cf3c5342f1d069fd/2802ab51-1414-48c7-a7e5-a9d1256a590a/Untitled-6-11.png Services - Mental health care that is evidence-based. My Approach I provide an integrative approach to psychotherapy—I am client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. I utilize several modalities including: attachment, behavioral, and social learning theory; acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. I incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion to support building awareness and regulation. I combine my clinical expertise and research to ensure that therapy aligns with your unique child and family characteristics, culture, values, and preferences. I am qualified to address a wide range of mental health concerns ranging from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, behavioral challenges, child anxiety, developmental disorders, neurodivergence, impact of medical complications and life transitions. For my very young clients, I specialize in dyadic therapy, which is a type of therapy in which the child and caregiver are treated together. According to Zero to Three, “Because babies and toddlers grow up in the context of relationships, the mental health of their parents and caregivers is inextricably linked to a baby’s development during these critical early years.” Whether I am working with the parent or the child, I am present to facilitate connection in the family system. 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Children communicate through behavior. Young children often express their feelings through actions rather than words. When behavior feels confusing or challenging, it is often a signal that something deeper needs attention. Together, we slow down and look beneath the surface of behaviors to better understand what your child may be experiencing. This understanding allows us to respond in ways that support your child’s emotional needs while guiding them toward healthier ways of expressing themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e6935cf3c5342f1d069fd/d19a076e-3831-40d5-bc06-b3d1a7d2e84f/Untitled-6-08.png Home 2. Relationships are the foundation for change. A child’s sense of safety, connection, and trust within relationships plays a powerful role in their emotional development. Strengthening the relationship between children and their caregivers is often one of the most effective ways to support lasting change. 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