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Bellevue, Seattle & Surrounding Areas  ·  Washington State

You've done everything
you were supposed
to do. Now what?

I work with high-achieving people who feel stuck despite their success, helping them develop greater openness, flexibility, and meaningful connection. With 13 years of clinical experience and specialized training in RO-DBT, I help clients build a richer, fuller life.

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor  ·  Telehealth & in-person  ·  Individual, group & parent sessions
Lisa Theofelis, LMHC — therapist in Bellevue, WA

How I can help

Services tailored to you

Whether you're navigating perfectionism, parenting, relationships, or just feeling stuck, there is a path forward.

01

Radically Open (RO) DBT Therapy

Ideal for those working through perfectionism, overachieving, difficulties in relationships, disordered eating, or ADHD. A research based approach that opens the door to genuine connection.

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02

Parent Coaching

As needed sessions for caregivers navigating the challenges of raising adolescents, teens, and young adults. Practical strategies, real support.

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03

1:1 Coaching

A lighter, flexible approach with supportive and accountable touchpoints throughout the week. Can be combined with therapy sessions for around the clock live support.

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04

DBT & RO DBT Groups

Virtual and in person groups for ages 10 through adult. Tween, teen, adult, and affected family member groups. A community where skills come to life.

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Lisa Theofelis, LMHC

About Lisa

Authentic. Warm.
Fully present
in our work together.

I'm Lisa, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in DBT and RO DBT. I work with people who are exhausted from holding everything together and ready to try something different.

My approach is practical, personalized, and never one size fits all. I believe therapy should feel like a real conversation and not a performance.

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What clients say

Heard from the therapy room

"Clients often tell me they came in feeling stuck, and found that over time something shifted, a gentler kind of challenge that actually got through."

— Paraphrased from a client review

"People share that what surprised them most was feeling truly understood, and that sessions gave them space to be both comfortable and genuinely vulnerable."

— Paraphrased from a client review

"Clients tell me the educational side of our work gave them something to hold onto beyond the therapy room, and that over time they felt a real difference in their lives."

— Paraphrased from a client review

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Ready to take
the first step?

Reaching out is the hardest part. Send me a message below and I'll get back to you within one to two business days to chat about next steps.

Your message is confidential. This form is not a crisis line, if you need immediate support, please call 988.

Prefer email? Reach me at Lisa.Theofelis@Protonmail.com

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