Amanda Anderson PhD, LMFT
Dr. Anderson holds master and doctoral degrees in Marriage and Family therapy, specializing in couples therapy. She works with individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Anderson utilizes a systemic perspective that acknowledges the interactions between the client and the many facets of their life story. She is passionate about relationships, people, and creating a safe, therapeutic environment where change and healing can take place.
Dr. Anderson’s therapeutic process includes family mapping, emotional identification, and unearthing internal processes that maintain problem behaviors. Rather than a surface level “band-aid” fix, Dr. Anderson’s treatment style involves investigating life lessons, family and relationship patterns, and belief systems. Areas of expertise include communication, marital/relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, infidelity, and family therapy.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Anderson is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, professor, and author of #relationshipgoals: The New Relationship Manual, available for purchase on Amazon here. As a lifelong Harborite, Dr. Anderson understands the struggles of the local community as well as recognizes the resilience and big hearts of its residents. This is a uniquely positioned community that she considers herself privileged to serve.
Dr. Anderson is a preferred provider with multiple insurance providers. Please contact the office for more details and specific plans she contracts with.
Kisa Mullikin MA, LMFTA
Kisa works with couples, individuals, and families across all stages of life. As a solution focused therapist, Kisa believes in a systemic approach to help you reach your goals in therapy while addressing all the changes and impacts of the world around you. Kisa is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran Univeraity, with a Masters dregree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She excited to return to Grays Harbor and serve in the community she calls home.
Kisa is accepting self-pay clients and accepts Premera, Aetna, and Regence Insurance. A superbill can be provided for you to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement for an out of network provider. Reimbursement rates vary. Contact your insurance carrier for more details.
Courtney Dietrich MA, LMFTA
Courtney works with children, teens, individuals, and families– Whether you’re a child seeking a safe space to explore emotions, a teen navigating turbulent transitions, an adult grappling with life’s complexities, or a family seeking harmony. As a systemic therapist, Courtney takes in and considers all factors of what makes you– you. Courtney believes that the therapeutic relationship is the most important element of a successful and beneficial therapy experience. Courtney was born and raised in Aberdeen, WA. Courtney graduated from Touro University with her Master’s in Marriage and Family.
Courtney is accepting self- pay clients and accepts Premera, Aetna, and Regence Insurance. A superbill can be provided for you to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement for an out of network provider. Reimbursement rates vary. Contact your insurance carrier for more details.
Justin Washington MS, MA, Board Certified Mental Health Coach, LMHCA
AVAILABLE FOR TELEHEALTH SESSIONS, ONLY
Justin Louis Washington holds a B.A. in Psychology, M.S. in Human Service, Ed.S in School Psychology, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, and is Board Certified Mental Health Coach, with a special focus on adolescent mental health. Justin’s professional experience includes over twenty-years of service. Justin specializes in helping the individual recognize their innate potential, working to maximize growth, healing, and goal attainment.
Justin is a sought after speaker and presenter providing training, development, and group coaching and puts a special focus in building capacity in areas of stress and mental health. Justin’s speaking journey takes him throughout the United States and Internationally.
Justin provides training and development in school settings and partners with K-12 schools that allow him to support student success and growth. Academic staff and parents utilize Justin’s expertise to strengthen student engagement.
Personal Quote
“No one wakes up with the desire not to succeed. Every individual has an innate desire to succeed”.
Justin is accepting self- pay clients and accepts Premera, Aetna, and Regence Insurance. A superbill can be provided for you to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement for an out of network provider. Reimbursement rates vary. Contact your insurance carrier for more details.
Melissa Sexton MSW, LICSWA
Melissa enjoys working with teens, individuals and families. Melissa utilizes a systemic approach and recognizes the issues we often address in counseling are complex and dynamic in nature. Melissa partners with clients to develop goals and hold space to feel safe and supported.
Melissa has over 10 years’ experience providing home-based treatment throughout Grays Harbor & Pacific counties utilizing the evidence-based models Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Triple P Positive Parenting. Melissa draws upon this knowledge as well as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and narrative therapy.
Melissa graduated Eastern Washington University with a Masters in Social Work (MSW) and Southwestern Assemblies of God University with a Bachelor of Science in Counseling. Melissa was born and raised in Pacific County and is pleased to be expanding her work on the Twin Harbors she describes as “home.”
Melissa is available in-person and through telehealth. She is accepting self-pay clients and accepts Premera, Aetna, and Regence. A superbill can be provided to clients to submit directly to insurance carriers for reimbursement for an out-of-network provider. Reimbursement rates may vary, so please contact your insurance carrier for additional information.
Dianna Scott MS, LMHC
Dianna grew up in Pacific County but has lived in Grays Harbor County for the past 28 years. Dianna completed her undergrad degree with a BA in Law/Justice and later earned her Master’s in Science in Psychology. As a LMHC, Dianna has experience in school-based therapy with adolescents and young children with behavior issues and their families. She also has extensive knowledge of substance abuse disorders and how it affects behavior. Dianna is trained in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Motivational Interviewing, and works with ages 12 and up, including individuals and families.
Dianna is accepting self- pay clients. A superbill can be provided for you to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement for an out of network provider. Reimbursement rates vary. Contact your insurance carrier for more details.
Lynette Lile MA, LMHC
Lynette Lile earned her BA in Social Welfare (Work) from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA and her MA in Counseling and Community Psychology from St. Martin’s College in Lacey, WA. Her mental health career includes working with the chronically mentally ill adult population, providing Family Preservation Services, teaching Parenting Classes, providing mental health counseling services to adults and children. She now limits her practice to seeing children and adolescents and loves their creativity and resilience. This also enables her to work with parents who want to change their family dynamics and feel more successful in dealing with today’s challenges in raising both young children and adolescents. Lynette uses a Cognitive-Behavioral approach and uses Mindfulness and Expressive Arts well as Narrative Play Therapy and seeks to affirm what is already positive in one’s life.
Lynette is accepting self- pay clients and accepts Aenta, Cigna, First Choice, Lifewise (automatically through Premera), Premera, Regence, Tricare, Trusteed and United Healthcare (private, non-Medicaid) Insurance. A superbill can be provided for you to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement for an out of network provider. Reimbursement rates vary. Contact your insurance carrier for more details.
Renee Button, Office Administrator
Renee is a lifelong Harborite who keeps the office running smoothly. Her experience in healthcare settings and her prioritization of client care makes her an invaluable part of the Anderson Therapy Group team. Renee is available to connect you with one of our therapists, answer insurance and payment questions, and attend to any other inquiries you have for the office.