EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

DR. MARK PELLETIER

Mark Pelletier is Executive Director of Hi-Venture Ministries and currently functions as administrator and lead counselor for Family Life Counseling.  He has earned a B. A. in Ministry from Anaheim Christian College (1978), an M. Ed. in guidance counseling from the University of Portland (1983) and a Doctor of Ministry that combines the disciplines of counseling, social work administration and theology from Christian Life School of Theology in Columbus, GA.  Since 2005 Mark also serves Catholic Community Services' Family Preservation program as the licensor for foster care facilities to mental health clients in Southwest Washington and the metro Portland, Oregon region.  Pelletier offers counseling services to humanitarian aid field personnel in numerous foreign countries and travels to several nations yearly.   

Dr. Pelletier’s counseling practice features a focus on parent/child issues with special attention to problems related to school performance and behavior.  Services to adults include help for relationships characterized by conflicts stemming from neglect and abuse.  He treats emotional instability (depression, anger, fears etc.), assists with life management (personal and family crises, change and loss, dependency problems and addictions, conflict resolution, personal and professional planning and goal setting, etc.) and conducts client evaluations for court purposes.  He has been a college teacher, public speaker and spent nearly 15 years as a management trainer in the criminal justice community.  His recently concluded service for seven years as a school board member and 20 years of involvement with student behavior makes him particularly helpful for families addressing school related problems.

He is registered with the state of Washington (#207-010001792), is a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counselors since 1986, and is a Certified Diplomate in Psychotherapy with the American Psychotherapy Association.  In 2006 Dr. Pelletier was recognized by the APA as a Certified Relationship Specialist.

Dr. Pelletier was certified in the practice of Reality Therapy in 1986 and received credentials in 1989 from the Institute for Reality Therapy (now known as the William Glasser Institute) as a faculty supervisor of basic practicum for counseling training in Reality Therapy (now called Choice Theory).  The essence of Reality Therapy is that how we think, feel, and act is our best effort to improve our situation and enhance our well being.  We experience problems when we aren't able to produce satisfying relationships and a sense of personal worth.  Counselors using Reality Therapy encourage trust in the counseling relationship, promote the view that we are responsible for our own actions and help develop practical steps for quick improvement.

LEE ANNE EKSTROM

Lee Anne is a Family Life Counselor.  She holds an Associates of Theology degree (1999) from Christian Life School of Theology of Columbus, GA., and has 20 years of counseling experience in many settings including ALANON, Co-Dependents Anonymous and ACOA groups.  She has received considerable training in biblical counseling and Reality Therapy. She has lead many groups addressing issues related to sexual and physical abuse, drug abuse, and dysfunctional family relations.

Lee Anne sees clients at a reduced rate.  Call her to discuss costs and appointment times.
360-213-9789