Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and anxious, know that you're not alone. As a therapist specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and working with the LGBT community, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate these challenges. But take comfort in knowing that support is available. It takes courage to reach out, and I'm here to help you. Don't be afraid to be your true self - you deserve to live a fulfilling life. Let's work together to overcome these obstacles.
My Background and Approach
My name is Alex Bardole and I am licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Washington (License # 61157561). As a mental health provider, I have worked extensively with diverse clients, including those with depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health disorders. I graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa in 2008 with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and minors in Political Science and Social Work. After working at an inpatient mental health hospital in Georgia, I earned a Master's of Social Work from the University of Georgia in 2017. Currently, I work in community mental health, where I provide support to a broad range of clients, including children, teens, adults, refugees, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Spanish-speaking clients. My goal is to help each client achieve their unique mental health goals and lead fulfilling lives.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
As a social worker, I believe that therapy should be a collaborative journey between the client, therapist, and external systems like school, family, and public assistance. I integrate concepts from several different theories, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am particularly drawn to IFS, a theory that recognizes the complexity of our psyche and proposes that we have several "parts" that interact with one another to shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In my practice, I use IFS to help clients identify and explore their inner "parts" with curiosity and compassion, as well as to foster self-awareness and self-compassion. By working with clients to understand and integrate these parts, we can help them achieve greater emotional balance, resilience, and authenticity.