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"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination."

Carl Rogers

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ABOUT

ABOUT DR. CARA ANDERSON

PSYCHOTHERAPY TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY
EXPERIENCE

Dr. Cara Anderson bases her work with clients on a strong collaborative relationship.  Together, client and therapist work to restore emotional functioning and health. 

 

Dr. Anderson has found that facilitating a safe place, where honesty and acceptance are encouraged, allows clients to understand their behaviors on a deeper level.  Increased insight and self-awareness empower clients to make thoughtful choices, increase positive behaviors and direct their lives in ways that are consistent with their life goals and values.

EDUCATION

Dr. Anderson, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Honours Psychology with Distinction from Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia.  She completed her Master of Arts in Psychology at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, California and completed her Doctor of Psychology degree (PsyD) at the same institution.  While attending Fuller, Dr. Anderson also obtained a Master of Arts degree in Theology.  ​

Dr. Anderson has provided mental health services at various outpatient settings.  Prior to opening her private practice in Bellingham, she provided long-term outpatient psychotherapy and case-management services to multi-cultural populations at a community mental health center.  Additionally, Dr. Anderson has previous experience in a school counseling center and in a pediatric private practice where she conducted neurodevelopmental evaluations.

Dr. Anderson has been providing mental health services in Bellingham since 2009.  She completed her doctoral Internship with Freedman & Associates and practiced with Pacific Harbor Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy for six years before opening her solo private practice.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Dr. Anderson is a Washington native and is proud to call Bellingham home.  When she isn't spending time with family, she enjoys yoga, snowboarding, cooking and nurturing her often neglected garden.  

CONTACT

CONTACT

Whatcom Therapeutic Services is located in The Herald Building at 1155 North State Street. Free parking is available across the street (be sure to sign in with your license plate number near the elevators).

PHONE

360-488-2713

FAX

360-205-3421

PRACTICE LOCATION

Whatcom Therapeutic Services

1155 N. State St.

Bellingham, WA 98225

MAILING ADDRESS

Whatcom Therapeutic Services

P.O. Box 29912

Bellingham, WA 98228-1912

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