Dr. Claude Ouellette, LMHC

Dr. Claude Ouellette works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life changes. He writes plainly and listens carefully to learn what matters most to each person. The first conversations focus on what feels overwhelming and what small steps would help right away.

He brings three decades of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor. Sessions are structured around practical conversation, regular check-ins, and clear ways to track progress over time. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and develop different coping strategies.

Dr. Ouellette also uses client-centered methods that prioritize each person’s goals and experience. Narrative techniques are included when people want to make sense of their life story and change the way they relate to difficult memories. For trauma-related concerns he incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as one of several tools, discussed and agreed upon together.

People who prefer a negotiated, organized approach will find his method familiar. Intake typically involves a conversational assessment and any agreed-upon measures to monitor change. Progress is reviewed openly so therapy stays focused on real-world improvement.

He practices from Washington and offers sessions in English. International clients may be supported depending on scheduling. The tone in his work is direct, steady, and aimed at helping people regain a sense of control one step at a time.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Dr. Ouellette draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that increase distress and practice specific skills to respond differently. CBT often focuses on short-term, actionable changes that can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and social worries.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities. That approach emphasizes listening, collaboration, and shaping sessions around what the client finds most helpful. For trauma-related concerns he may offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as a targeted option when appropriate and agreed upon together; EMDR is used to work through distressing memories in a paced way.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. He will discuss options, try methods that fit a person’s needs, and adjust plans based on progress and preferences. The goal is to find practical strategies that feel useful in everyday life.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone sessions can be a lighter option when video is hard, and messaging formats let people share thoughts between sessions or check in on brief matters. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, travel, or other commitments and to try approaches that suit each person’s routine.