My journey started with my own struggles with deep depression and loneliness. I pushed away everyone who tried to help and found myself suffocating in isolation. For a long time, I couldn’t see any reason to live or find any meaning in life. In my early twenties, it became especially hard to let anyone in, even my closest family and dearest friends. I forgot how to look people in the eye and didn’t feel worthy of their attention.
It wasn’t through my own strength that I overcame this darkness. The people around me refused to give up on me and encouraged me to stay connected to the community. By slowly rebuilding my relationships and opening up to those around me, I rediscovered my spirit and my love for life.
This experience inspired me to start Bellevue Counseling. We’re not meant to go through life alone. Relationships—with others and especially with ourselves—are essential for emotional health. At BC, our hope is to give every individual the tools they need to face heartbreak, fear, isolation, and sorrow. If we can help foster healing and supportive communities, then we’ve fulfilled our mission.
Daniel Artega, Founder
Core Values
Compassion
To impart peace, comfort, kindness, and love to all.
Acceptance
To non-judgmentally meet you where you are, without bias or preconception.
Integrity
To demonstrate honesty, follow-through, and ethical commitment to your mental health.
Respect
To honor your sovereignty, recognize your inherent worth, and maintain regard for your feelings, wishes, rights, and autonomy.
Multicultural Awareness
To celebrate diversity and embrace your personal heritage, cultural influences, and background.
Mindfulness
To practice presence and awareness.
Authenticity
To embody our realist self as we share our humanity through the gift of therapy.
Our Mission. Our Promise.
Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that enhances the lives of our clients. We focus on helping individuals find peace, purpose, and connection. Our diverse team of practitioners is committed to delivering personalized therapy that respects and values each person's unique journey. We aim to foster a supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to reach their highest potential.
