Bethany Anderson, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with an MS and LMFT credential, brings a wealth of experience to her practice. With an educational foundation from Seattle Pacific University, where she graduated in 2007, she is deeply interested in the significance clients derive from their life experiences and how these perceptions shape their identities, relationships, and futures. Bethany adopts a compassionate approach to therapy, viewing challenges as distinct from the individual, which helps to alleviate feelings of guilt and shame and fosters a collaborative therapeutic environment. Her training in family systems theory enriches her understanding of individuals within the contexts of their relationships, environments, and cultures. Bethany passionately guides clients through desired changes and embraces the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families, particularly through life's transitions. Specialized areas include couples therapy, family communication, addressing depression and anxiety, identity exploration, cultural adjustments, chronic illness, and challenges of new parenting. With a commitment to aligning therapeutic work with clients' values, hopes, and dreams, Bethany seeks to craft a rich understanding of the obstacles clients face and their preferred ways of functioning.