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(Jared) Bollenbacher, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

(Jared) is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with (Jared). View 18 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Washington

Recent reviews

Jared has been extremely helpful in helping me deal with some current and past problems. Not injecting any of his opinion, he listens and encourages me to trust my self. Without his guidance, I feel that I would be in the same situation I’ve been in for the last several years.

Reviewed November 2023

Brayton listens and does a great job of clarifying things so you walk away with actionable goals. He’s very understanding

Reviewed July 2023

More about (Jared)

  • 3 years' experience
  • Male
  • LICSW

I originally started my career as a musician and then fell into social work for my masters. I have spent the majority of my time working with youth and adolescents and LGBTQ groups, but many issues have universality. I believe that no approach is one size fits all and I have experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I will gear the therapy towards a process that is best for you and your therapeutic goals. There might be times when I give you some hard tasks and give you difficult questions to answer, but the goal is for you to reflect the current state of your emotions and how is the best way for you to work through the change you wish to see

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Coaching Compassion fatigue BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Co-morbidity Codependency Divorce and separation Gender dysphoria HIV / AIDS Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Men's issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

Licenses

(Jared) Bollenbacher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104446400.

  • LICSW · Washington · LW60458136 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for (Jared) Bollenbacher

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

18 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Understanding Excellent Helping Listens Easy Guidance Helped Helpful Support

Jared has been extremely helpful in helping me deal with some current and past problems. Not injecting any of his opinion, he listens and encourages me to trust my self. Without his guidance, I feel that I would be in the same situation I’ve been in for the last several years.

Reviewed November 2023

Brayton listens and does a great job of clarifying things so you walk away with actionable goals. He’s very understanding

Reviewed July 2023

Great at listening to my problems and providing me achievable goals to take steps towards goals we set together. Also very understanding in hard times.

Reviewed March 2023

I have been working with Jared Brayton Bollenbacher for two months. He has been an incredible support to me as I have worked through difficult personal issues. I am so thankful for his clear and compassionate advice, listening when I needed to talk, helping me set new goals, and celebrating when those goals were largely accomplished. I don’t think I would have made such progress without his help. I’m so grateful! Thank you, Brayton!

Reviewed February 2023

Patient, kind, understanding yet tells it like it is. Supportive & guides with questions and/or homework that is effective

Reviewed November 2021

Brayton is welcoming, understanding and is a guide along my path for therapy. He is just a cool dude. I am thankful for being paired with him.

Reviewed September 2021

From the conversations we have had he is understanding and seems to work well me easily

Reviewed September 2021

Brayton has been an excellent help to me during this stressful time. He asks what I think are the best questions for what I'm going through at the moment, and really helps me move through my feelings.

Reviewed August 2021

Brayton has been a great fit for me even though I’ve already had a lot of therapy in the past, and I’m so glad to find someone like that on the platform. I’ve heard from people that if BetterHelp isn’t your first therapy experience it can be hard to fit someone that’s right for you. If you’re struggling with this, Brayton might be a good person to try meeting with. He’s straight forward in a way that works really well for me, and gives excellent guidance. An example is that I was taking some time off after a particularly stressful period and talking about what I’m going to do with it. He was like “or, you could just do nothing.” It seems obvious now but I needed someone to say it, and I think that’s a lot of what therapy can be for people.

Reviewed July 2021

Ive really been liking my sessions with Brayton! he is easy to talk to, and makes me feel valid when talking about my feelings & how certain things have affected me. it’s been helping a lot!

Reviewed April 2021

Brayton is great at asking the right questions and has a no-nonsense and grounded approach to complicated issues.

Reviewed March 2021

He's an excellent listener and funny :)

Reviewed December 2020

Brayton is fantastic. I was new to therapy and he really helped me even as I felt I could barely articulate my thoughts. I really feel I owe him a lot moving forward.

Reviewed December 2020

Brayton is empathetic, and I appreciate his objective advice as I struggle with several issues and try to better understand myself.

Reviewed November 2020

Brayton listens to what you have on your mind and then he asks very good questions to make you think about your issues.

Reviewed November 2020

Brayton is such a helpful counselor! During our time together, he was able to get to the core issues through asking thoughtful questions and using excellent listening and observation skills. Definitely couldn't have survived this year without his support! He is very trauma informed and understands the complexities of the stresses of the world and how it can affect mental health.

Reviewed November 2020

Quick, prompt, and to the point. 30 minutes may not be a long time, but his being concise really helped me get at the core of the issue.

Reviewed August 2020

He’s truly a great listener and offers good insight. He is easy to talk to and I feel comfortable sharing my concerns with him.

Reviewed July 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does (Jared) Bollenbacher offer telehealth visits?

Yes. (Jared) Bollenbacher works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does (Jared) Bollenbacher speak?

(Jared) Bollenbacher speaks English.

How many years of experience does (Jared) Bollenbacher have?

(Jared) Bollenbacher has 3 years of experience.

Where is (Jared) Bollenbacher licensed to practice?

(Jared) Bollenbacher is licensed to practice in Washington.

Does (Jared) Bollenbacher accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, (Jared) Bollenbacher accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does (Jared) Bollenbacher offer?

(Jared) Bollenbacher offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

How can I communicate with (Jared) Bollenbacher?

(Jared) Bollenbacher can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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