Mark Houglum, PhD, LMFT

Pastoral Counselor Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Currently not accepting new clients

Works with Individuals, Marriage & Couples, and Teletherapy
WA License #LF00001059

My approach to counseling

My approach will vary depending on the issues to be resolved and the needs of my clients. I primarily work from a family systems perspective, which may include family of origin work. I am always open to actively considering the religious dimensions of the clients’ life and spiritual issues should these emerge in the counseling process.

I have experience in working with

The process of negotiating changes and transitions
Helping couples create more satisfying relationships
Nurturing spirituality and exploring faith issues
Consulting with congregations and pastors
Lifespan Integration Practitioner

Education

Ph.D., Religion and Personality, Vanderbilt University
M.Div., Wartburg Theological Seminary
Graduate, Marriage & Family Therapy Training Center, Presbyterian Counseling Center

Professional Experience

Counseling with individuals, couples and families
Conflict mediation in churches
Hospital chaplaincy
Congregational pastor

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Beechstreet, Blue Cross / Blue Shield Plans, Compysch, First Choice Health Network, HMA, Kaiser (Not All Plans), Premera (Lifewise), Regence, TriCare / TriWest, and Uniform Medical

Make an Appointment

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1. Contact them directly by phone or email listed under Contact on this page.
2. Download this therapist's Intake Forms. If you'd like to participate in Teletherapy, also download and complete the Teletherapy Forms. Follow the instructions, print, and fill out the appropriate forms to bring with you to the appoinment.