Douglas Whalen, LICSW, MSW, Sammamish, WA

About Douglas Whalen

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Men's Mental Health Issues

Depression

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Douglas Whalen

Douglas Whalen, LICSW helps adults and seniors in Washington navigate emotional and psychological challenges with warmth, clinical precision, and a strong sense of personal connection. Practicing at LifeStance Health, he offers individual therapy to clients facing a wide range of life stressors, supporting them in developing insight, emotional resilience, and practical tools for lasting change. He works with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and issues related to midlife transitions, offering care thats grounded in evidence-based methods and tailored to each persons unique goals and strengths. Douglas brings particular focus to supporting those experiencing significant life transitions especially individuals facing grief, loss, or adjusting to new roles in midlife and beyond. His clinical approach recognizes that these periods can be marked by both pain and possibility. He works collaboratively with clients to process loss, rediscover meaning, and find paths toward renewed purpose. His calm, consistent presence and ability to hold space for complex emotions are key strengths in helping clients move through periods of uncertainty or identity shifts. In therapy, Douglas draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches to create an integrative plan that meets clients where they are. He provides care to both men and women and is particularly attuned to the emotional and psychological needs of men who may be new to therapy or uncertain about seeking help. In addition to his primary specialties, he offers treatment for additional concerns, guided by a respectful, client-centered approach. Outside of his clinical work, Douglas enjoys staying active year-round with gym workouts and jogging, as well as hiking and paddleboarding in the summer and skiing in the winter. He loves spending time with his grandchildren and unwinding with a good espionage novel by Daniel Silva.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

Office location

LifeStance Health - Washington

22620 SE 4th St, Sammamish, WA 98074

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Washington

Education and training

Fordham University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1114593886

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What practice does Douglas Whalen work with?

Douglas Whalen works with LifeStance Health - Washington.

Where is Douglas Whalen's office located?

Douglas Whalen's office is located at 22620 SE 4th St, Sammamish, WA 98074.

What are common reasons for patients to see Douglas Whalen?

Douglas Whalen frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Douglas Whalen on their profile.