Marc Anderson
MA, LMHC, CMHS, MBA
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a master’s degree from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology (2012–2015). Since 2016, I have worked in private practice, driven by a desire to help others improve the quality of their relationships, take up more relational space when needed, and step into difficult areas of life that are often neglected in our fast‑paced world. My goal is to provide a comfortable and supportive environment where clients can engage old problems in new ways.
My early years as a therapist began in community mental health at Sound (Child & Family Services), where I worked with families, children, and teens. As a school‑based therapist, I met with students during the school day and partnered with families to process chaos within their systems, guiding them toward kinder, more constructive ways of engaging one another.
I also had the privilege of working at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology with graduate students in the counseling practicum program. There, I helped students explore the patterns that emerge in group work—often rooted in roles and dynamics from their formative years. I deeply value the process of uncovering past themes that continue to shape the present.
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On a personal note, I grew up in Guadalajara, Mexico, from ages 10 to 19. As a third‑culture kid (TCK), I experienced the challenges of living between worlds—navigating identity, belonging, and reverse culture shock upon returning “home.” It is extremely difficult to live between worlds and to not fully belong in either environment. These experiences also gave me a profound appreciation for cultural diversity, travel, and curiosity about people. To date, I have traveled to roughly 25 countries and spent a year living in Australia, further enriching my perspective on identity, resilience, and connection across cultures.
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​​Education:
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology - Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Queensland University of Technology - Master of Business Administration | Brisbane, Australia
Seattle Pacific University - Bachelor of Arts in Music
"The past is part of your present consciousness — it forms the spectacles through which you experience the present." Irvin Yalom
Credentials:
• Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor #LH60717794
• Certified Mental Health Professional (MHP) per WAC 388–865–0150
• Certified Child Mental Health Specialist per WAC 388–865–0150
Trainings:
2025:
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: A Deep Dive into Healing and Integration
Ethical Self-Compassion Practices: Managing Trauma-Related Stress for Clinicians
ChatGPT and AI for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals
Supporting Clients Facing Political Anxiety and Immigration Fears
Empowering Recovery: Ethics & Collaborative Decision-Making in Behavioral Health
Evidence-Based Strategies for Coping with Empathic Distress
Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment: 4-Month Intensive with Dr. Ramani Durvasula
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2024:
HIPAA/Cybersecurity Review for Clinicians
Trauma-Informed Therapy: Philosophy and Techniques
ADHD: A Primer for Professionals Building Connections: Making a Case for Cultural Competence
Safety Planning and Management in Telehealth
Mind Over Matter: The Power of Mindful, Self-Compassionate Motivation
TSS Audit: Psychopathology II
2023:
HIPAA for Covered Entities Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Application of Strategies to Clinical Practice - Dr. Jamie Bodenlos
Socio-culturally Attuned Solution Focused Therapy - Dr. Alicia Gomez
Antagonistic Abuse In-Depth Workshop with Dr. Ramani Durvasula
Essentials of Clinical Trauma Treatment - Speakers: Peter Levine, John & Julie Gottman, Frank Anderson
Introduction to Military Culture & Deployment
2022:
Psychotherapy.net: Legal & Ethical Issues for MHP's
Tele-behavioral Health Institute: Introduction to Telehealth Theory & Practice
Psychotherapy.net: Integrative Counseling - Dr. Jeffrey Kottler
Psychotherapy.net: Culturally Sensitive Counseling with Latinos
TSS Audit: The Battle of Shame
2021:
Understanding Group Psychotherapy - Outpatients Harnessing the Power of Genograms in Psychotherapy
Resolving Trauma in Psychotherapy Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration
2020:
Gottman Method - Therapy Level 2: Assessment, Intervention, Co-Morbidities
Psychotherapy.net: Irvin Yalom - Foundations of My Life & Work
Psychotherapy.net: Irvin Yalom - In Session w/Eugenia, Gareth, Luke
Telehealth: Legal & Ethical Issues
HIPAA Refresher Training Child Traumatic Stress: Foundational Knowledge
Child Traumatic Stress: Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children & Youth
2019:
Gottman Method - Therapy Level 1
Military & Family Life Counseling Program Government Contracting Compliance Training
Compassion Fatigue
2018:
Using the Enneagram in Clinical Practice - Renie Hope
Recognizing & Addressing Domestic Violence - Nancy Murphy NWFL
Lifespan Integration Level One
Ethics: Money & the Therapeutic Relationship
Ethics and Countertransference
Ethics: Confidentiality
2017:
Breining Addictive Disorders Studies Certificate (450 hours) Introduction & History, Program Approaches, Family Systems, Development of Personality, Cultural Differences, Prevention & Education, Intervention Techniques, EAP's, Legal & Confidentiality Issues, Self-help/Twelve Step Therapy, Disease of Addiction, Physiology & Pharmacology, Illicit Drug Abuse, Medical Treatment, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Smoking Addiction, Eating Disorders, Compulsive Gambling, Sexual & Other Behavioral Addictions, Codependency, HIV/ARC/AIDS, Perinatal Care and CD, Role of the Counselor, Individual Counseling Techniques, Group Counseling Techniques, Family Counseling Techniques, Adolescent Counseling, Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring Disorders, PTSD, Personal/Professional Growth, Relapse & Burn-Out Prevention, Therapeutic Approaches in Treatment, Case Management I & II.
2016:
Attachment in Psychotherapy - David Wallin
Shame & Vulnerability - Curt Thompson
Mindsight in Childhood/Adolescence - Daniel Siegel
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Ryther
Trauma Stewardship - An Everyday Guide for Caring for Self While Caring for Others