You’re holding it together on the outside - Inside, it’s a different story

Licensed counseling for individuals navigating life transitions, grief, burnout, and seasons of uncertainty — in Bellingham, WA and online across Washington State.

Who I Work With

• Anxiety and panic

• Depression and low mood

• Self-esteem challenges and inner criticism

• Emotional regulation and self-understanding

• Life transitions and identity shifts

• Adjustment to change (career, relationships, health, relocation)

• Grief and loss

• Attachment patterns and relational wounds

• Relationship challenges and interpersonal concerns

• Cultural identity concerns and cross-cultural stress

• Meaning, purpose, and values exploration

• Spiritual or existential questions

Emotional Wellbeing

Transitions, Grief & Change

Identity, Meaning & Purpose

Relationships & Attachment

Caregiver Stress & Compassion Fatigue

Stress & Burnout

• Caring for others can quietly deplete your own reserves. I offer a dedicated space for caregivers to be supported, seen, and replenished — not just those they care for.

• Stress, overwhelm, and burnout

• Chronic stress and nervous system overwhelm

Every session is tailored to you. Depending on your needs and goals, our work together may draw from any of these approaches.

Relational & Attachment-Focused Therapy

The relationships we grew up with shape how we connect today. This approach helps you understand those patterns — and build more secure, authentic ways of relating to yourself and others.

Evidence-Based & Cognitive Therapy

Together we'll notice the thoughts and patterns that keep you stuck — and gently explore new ways of relating to them. Practical, grounded, and focused on real change.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) — Informed

Drawing on IFS-informed principles, we'll gently explore the different 'parts' parts that hold old wounds, harsh inner critics, or protective patterns that once kept us safe — but now get in the way. Helping you build a more compassionate relationship with yourself from the inside out.

Mind–Body & Somatic Therapy

Your body holds what your mind sometimes can't say. We'll gently tune into physical sensations, nervous system responses, and the wisdom your body carries — alongside your emotional experience.

My Approach

Meet Johanna Aguirre, LMHCA (she/her)

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate practicing in Bellingham, Washington and via telehealth across Washington State. I work with adults who are outwardly high-functioning yet internally feel overwhelmed or unsettled by the pace and expectations of modern life. Many of my clients are navigating thresholds of change — grief, burnout, identity shifts, spiritual uncertainty, or chronic stress that has quietly accumulated over time. My approach centers on creating a secure therapeutic container where you can slow down, feel genuinely supported, and explore what has been weighing on you. Our work focuses on nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, and whole-person integration — honoring both emotional depth and the body's wisdom. Therapy is collaborative, grounded, and paced with care and respect for your unique process. I offer sessions in English and Spanish, and I welcome clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and faith traditions.

A steady, grounded space to exhale — and begin again

What Colleagues Say

You've been holding it together for a long time. You don't have to keep doing it alone.

Whether you're ready to begin or just beginning to wonder — There is a place for you here.