Dr. Claude Ouellette, LMHC

Dr. Claude Ouellette is a seasoned mental health professional based in Washington whose career spans three decades. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and maintains the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - alongside Mental Health Professional (MHP) and Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS) designations. He is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychoanalysis, which he expects to complete within the next three to four years.

Throughout more than 30 years of practice, Dr. Ouellette has provided comprehensive mental health services ranging from intake and diagnostic assessment to counseling, psychotherapy, and collaborative care. His practice has evolved to emphasize trauma-related work and complex dissociative conditions, informed by a range of clinical approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, narrative and psychodynamic techniques, and trauma-focused interventions.

In his current practice he concentrates on working with individuals who experience dissociative identity disorder (DID). He approaches therapy with a structured process that typically begins with an informal dialogue to assess needs, includes the use of standardized assessments where appropriate, and establishes clear ways to monitor progress over time. Treatment methods may incorporate EMDR and Ego State interventions as part of the therapeutic plan.

Dr. Ouellette may also invite voluntary participation in doctoral-level research during the course of treatment; any involvement in research is optional and discussed openly with the individual. Prospective clients who find these practice parameters acceptable can discuss how the work might proceed and define goals and expectations together.