Dr. Claude Ouellette, LMHC

Trauma-focused therapist for dissociative conditions

Dissociative identity disorder focus
EMDR and ego-state work
30 years experience

About Dr. Claude Ouellette

Dr. Claude Ouellette is a seasoned mental health professional with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, a Mental Health Professional (MHP) credential, a Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS) credential, and is credentialed as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychoanalysis, a doctoral-level program he expects to complete in the coming three to four years.

Over his career Dr. Ouellette has provided a full range of services from intake and assessment to counseling, psychotherapy, and coordinated collaborative work with other providers. His practice has evolved over time, including work with online counseling services, and he has refined a structured approach to treatment that emphasizes clear assessment, ongoing progress monitoring, and collaborative goal-setting.

Dr. Ouellette’s clinical focus is specialized: he works with individuals who are managing dissociative identity disorder (DID). His therapeutic work typically combines thorough informal dialogue, standardized assessments, and a plan for tracking outcomes over time. He integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and ego-state interventions as part of his treatment methods when appropriate. Clients may also be invited, on a voluntary basis, to participate in doctoral-level research related to his academic work. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression

Also Specializes In

Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesDissociationLife purposePost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Claude Ouellette have?

Dr. Claude Ouellette has 30 years of experience in mental health practice, offering services across intake, assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, and collaborative care.

Is Dr. Claude Ouellette a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LMHC credential. License details include WA LMHC LH60176136.

In which languages does Dr. Claude Ouellette provide therapy?

Dr. Claude Ouellette provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Claude Ouellette located?

He is located in Washington.

How can I work with Dr. Claude Ouellette as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Claude Ouellette through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Claude Ouellette work with international clients?

Yes, Dr. Claude Ouellette works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Claude Ouellette cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Integrating EMDR and Client-Centered Care for Online Trauma Work

Dr. Ouellette draws on EMDR and client-centered therapy to address traumatic stress and dissociative symptoms. EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation alongside memory processing to help reduce the intensity of distressing memories and related symptoms; it is often used for post-traumatic stress and complex trauma. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the therapist provides unconditional respect and reflective listening to help clients explore their experience and clarify goals.

He also applies cognitive behavioral techniques when helpful to identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or avoidance. The selection and balance of these approaches are worked out together - the therapist and client review needs, preferences, and goals and adjust methods over time to find the best fit.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow for greater flexibility to fit therapy into daily life and to continue work across geographical distances. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care, schedule appointments more easily, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person, supporting consistent progress with licensed professionals and therapists experienced in trauma-focused work.

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