About Dave

About Dave Anderson, MS

Professional and Educational Background

Dave holds a Master of Science degree in Psychology from Western Washington University, and also completed extensive Counseling Psychology coursework from City University. Dave is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and is currently in private practice at Discovery Counseling Associates in Bellingham, Washington.

Dave has worked in the mental health field since 1984. His counseling experience with individuals and couples include Iverson Center in Seattle, Washington, Abba Counseling Services in Surrey, British Columbia, and Cornerstone Christian Counseling Services in Surrey, British Columbia. While at Cornerstone Christian Counseling Services, Dave developed a recovery group program and offered various seminars and workshops. He enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families, utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy, longer-term psychodynamic therapy, and memory-repair techniques.

Dave has been married to his wife Debra for 34 years. They have three adult children and one granddaughter. In his leisure time Dave enjoys gardening and woodworking.

Areas of Specialization:

Depression Relationship Problems

Premarital preparation Anxiety: including phobias, PTSD, etc.

Grief Adjustment Issues

Burnout Stress-related Problems

Personality Disorders Codependency, ACOA, and ACODF

Dissociative Disorders Spiritual direction and life direction

Peak sports performance Self image and self esteem

Recovery from childhood and adulthood trauma, abuse, and neglect