Anacortes, WA Local Support & Community Resources

John Swain, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 25 years of experience, believes fundamentally in an individual's innate capacity to heal, grow, and thrive. His strengths-based practice focuses on empowering clients to recognize and maximize their skills and abilities. He is privileged to facilitate clients in realizing their full potential and capacity to lead creative and fulfilling lives. Specializing in strengths-based and solution-focused counseling, John works with individuals of all ages, guiding them through significant life transitions, work-life balance, personal and career development, as well as grief and loss. With a dedication to creating a safe and supportive environment, he ensures that clients feel comfortable and ready to begin their transformative work.

James Marshall, MA, LMHC, is a dedicated counselor with over 30 years of experience in mental health and counseling. His practice focuses on both couples and individuals, with a specialization in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. James emphasizes the importance of specific changes that clients wish to implement in their lives while helping them to build on essential skills and reduce the influence of outdated emotional and behavioral habits. He believes in taking a holistic approach, considering mental, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual aspects, along with quality relationships, diet, and exercise, to foster a fulfilling and positive life. James works with all types of couples, not just those who are married, and he utilizes the Gottman Method as a principal technique because of its practicality and effectiveness in equipping couples with valuable tools for managing and nurturing healthy relationships. Additionally, as a Gottman Educator for the Gottman Seven Principles Program, he provides educational classes in his office and other venues upon request.

Louise Fritz, MA, LMHC, is a compassionate counselor with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples facing challenges like depression, anxiety, and grief. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes a strong growth process, beginning with a deep understanding of the issues that bring clients to therapy. Louise collaborates with each client to develop personalized treatment goals, taking into account their unique strengths, fears, and prior progress. She is skilled in both short-term, solution-focused strategies and in-depth psychodynamic therapy. With a dedication to mindfulness-based practices and techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused approaches, Louise ensures that the client's journey remains a central focus. She is excited to help guide individuals and couples on their path to healing and personal growth.