Therapy works best when it feels

organic, supportive, and collaborative.

Mental health doesn’t happen in a bubble.

It’s shaped by everyday life,

relationships, stress, and transitions.

Your emotional well-being isn’t static.

Some weeks feel steady,

and others feel overwhelming.

I aim to be present, responsive,

and genuinely engaged with my clients.

My style is relational, trauma-informed,

and strengths-based.

Robin Sarkissian

MSW, LSWAIC

Youth
Individuals
Couples and families

I see:

LGBTQIA+ allied
Sex and body positive, health at every size (HAES)
BIPOC allied

I am:

Topics we can cover:

ADHD
Addiction & Substance Use
Aging & Life Changes
Anger & Emotional Regulation
Anxiety & Depression
Autism & Sensory Differences
Behavior Challenges
Bullying & Social Isolation
Chronic Illness & Pain
Couples & Relationship Issues
Domestic Abuse & Trauma

Eating & Body Image Concerns
Family & Parenting Support
Gender Identity & LGBTQIA+ Support
Grief & Loss
Mind–Body & Nervous System Support
Personality Disorders
Self-Esteem & Shame
Self-Care & Stress Management
Spiritual Support
Work & Career Stress
Women’s Issues

About Me

I am a lifelong learner who believes healing happens through connection, curiosity, and compassion. I bring sensitivity, empathy, and a bit of playfulness into my work, creating a space where people feel safe to be real. As a social worker, I support individuals, youth, couples, and families as they move through trauma, transitions, and difficult seasons of life — helping them process their experiences, rediscover their strengths, and move toward greater clarity, connection, and healing.

My Approach

I take a client-centered approach that is tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and goals. My priority is to create a comfortable, trusting, and collaborative environment where you feel safe to show up authentically and be vulnerable. My work is grounded in accessibility, inclusivity, and empowerment, so you feel respected, supported, and capable throughout the therapeutic process.

I support individuals in developing practical and meaningful coping strategies to navigate trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety. I believe deeply in the connection between mind and body, and I integrate somatic and other holistic approaches to support healing from the inside out. I also hold space for both sides of the human experience — that even in hardship, there is room for peace, connection, and joy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take insurance?

I accept:

Cash/Self Pay
Aetna
Regence BlueShield
HMA
Premera BlueCross
Cigna
Evernorth
Kaiser PPO
Kaiser HMO Core
Molina

Sliding scales are available for folks who are uninsured or underinsured.

What are sessions like?

Sessions are 60-minutes long and can be done virtually, on the phone, or in person in my Bellingham office. During our sessions, I will work with you to identify methods that assist you in your healing journey. Visit my about page to learn more about my approach.

Contact me to book a free 15-minute consultation.

I offer in-person sessions in my Bellingham office. It is my hope to create and foster an environment where we can build trust and pursue healing.