Christian Arnold, LMHCA, Edmonds, WA

About Christian Arnold

Focus areas

Adjustment Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Therapy

Anxiety

Racism Issues

Young Adult Issues

Family Issues

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Groups

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Nonreligious

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Christian Arnold

My name is Christian Arnold (he/him), LMHCA, and I support kids, teens, and adults who are navigating the impact of life’s challenges–big feelings that are hard to manage, childhood/adult trauma, grief/loss, racial/gender violence, relationship instability, academic pressures, imposter syndrome, etc. Let's collaborate to discover what you want to get out of this experience, and we can formulate steps together so we can grow and heal ourselves mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My goal is to create a space where you or your child feels seen, heard, and supported. Therapy shouldn't be about ‘adapting’ to an unjust system or 'masking' your trauma to function more productively—it’s about understanding how and why systems impact our daily functioning and prevent us from achieving our full potential. As a working-class Black man in an unjust society, I understand feeling unheard and invalidated. I understand the exhaustion, stress, and pain produced by just trying to survive. I know how isolating it feels, but I assure you, healing doesn’t have to happen alone. When you’re ready, I’m here—not as an ‘expert,’ but as someone who gets it too.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

My work with clients is rooted in a holistic, anti-oppressive framework informed by anti-capitalist, decolonial, and socialist-feminist theories, which means I view mental health through the lens of systemic oppression—understanding how capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy, and colonialism shape distress rather than pathologizing individual experiences. Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, focusing on your self-defined needs, whether that’s navigating systemic barriers, developing coping strategies that resist oppressive norms, or exploring liberation beyond mere adaptation to harmful systems. Together, we’ll clarify your goals, identify realistic steps forward, and prioritize your agency in the process—all while maintaining transparency, mutual trust, and openness to feedback about the work itself.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis

Depression

New Patient Visit

Office location

Christian Arnold, LMHCA also offers online video visits for patients

Sadler-Bridges Wellness Group

123 2nd Ave S, Suite 105, Edmonds, WA 98020

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Education and background

Practice names

Sadler-Bridges Wellness Group

Board certifications

National Board for Certified Counselors

Education and training

Johns Hopkins University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1346138203

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Christian Arnold?

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Is Christian Arnold accepting new patients?

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What practice does Christian Arnold work with?

Christian Arnold works with Sadler-Bridges Wellness Group.

Where is Christian Arnold's office located?

Christian Arnold has 2 office locations, including in Edmonds and Cusick, view full addresses on Christian Arnold's profile.

Which board certifications does Christian Arnold have?

Christian Arnold is certified by National Board for Certified Counselors.

What are common reasons for patients to see Christian Arnold?

Christian Arnold frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Christian Arnold on their profile.