Anna Christianson, LMHCA

As a clinical mental health counselor, I am passionate about the power of relationships, our need for connection, and each person's ability to pursue a life of authentic choice. 

Through my education and professional counseling experience, I have been struck by the importance of our holistic nature and therefore value an integrative therapeutic approach that honors all parts of the self. 

In the counseling space, I take a collaborative approach, prioritizing the safety of the therapeutic relationship and my clients’ unique needs, goals, and hopes. I believe that symptoms are intelligent and can be understood as powerful signals pointing to areas needing attention. Through a relational lens, we can begin to uncover and attend to layers of your experience, including identities, patterns, and places of pain. In gaining awareness, one accesses newfound clarity and future-oriented choice. My training has motivated me to tailor my approach uniquely to each client, though my development is particularly informed by humanistic theories such as existential, person-centered, and experiential theory. 

I hold a deep conviction that we are made for flourishing, that healing is possible, and that freedom can be found even within painful stories. The process, though it can be daunting, is also deeply rewarding. If you are feeling ready to explore new parts of your story, need a safe place to be yourself, or are simply finding yourself stuck and disconnected, I am eager and grateful for the opportunity to meet you, sit with you, and walk alongside you on your journey to wellness.

My Education and Credentials 

MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA

BA Psychology, The University of Dallas, Dallas, TX

Washington State Associate License, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Professional Member, American Counseling Association

NCC, National Certified Counselor (pending)