Karaline Fusco PHD

Karaline Fusco, Ph.D., joined the PeaceHealth Outpatient Behavioral Health team in Bellingham in January 2023. Dr. Fusco earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and completed her Ph.D. in counseling psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Dr. Fusco has had an array of clinical experiences, including group and individual treatment in both inpatient and residential settings, outpatient therapy and psychological testing, and in health psychology rotations. Her past research projects have focused on disparities in healthcare. Her clinical interests include interpersonal/relational issues, personality disorders, autism, health psychology, trauma, depression and anxiety. Dr. Fusco sees individuals ages 18 and older.

Regarding treatment philosophy, Dr. Fusco said, "I appreciate the uniqueness of each individual and strive to foster a collaborative environment where beneficial change can take place." In her free time, Dr. Fusco enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with her family.

• University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
  Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
• Salina Regional Health Center

• Aetna
• Amerigroup Washington
• Cigna Behavioral Health
• Community Health Plan of Washington
• Coordinated Care Washington
• Devoted Health
• First Choice Health Network
• Health Net Federal Services
• Humana
• Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
• Managed Health Network
• Medicaid Washington
• Medicare
• Molina Healthcare
• Multiplan Network
• Optum Behavioral Health
• Pacific Medical Centers
• Premera Blue Cross
• Provider Network of America
• Regence - Oregon & Washington
• TriWest Healthcare Alliance
• United Healthcare
• Washington State Labor & Industries