Clinicians

Mark Pilger, PhD, MA, LMHC, NCC

About

I provide psychotherapy and counseling services to adults, adolescents, and couples. In the framework of authentic therapeutic dialogue and connection, I honor the strengths and uniqueness of each person in the context of their life experience and help them in creating the change they seek. My approach is client centered and flexible to best meet the needs of each person and their particular situation, while staying grounded in my Gestalt theoretical orientation. When helpful, I integrate mindfulness, as well as humanistic and attachment perspectives into larger Gestalt Theory. I find that working on multiple levels can be most effective – identifying, learning, and employing skills and strategies for coping, relief, and stabilization of pressing concerns, while also engaging in deeper, longer-term work around core issues. Some of my areas of interest include supporting personal growth and development, greater connection in relationships, and healing of past hurts and oppressions including trauma, as well as helping couples to improve their communication, process, and connection.  The breadth of my experience and ability ranges from treating severe mental illness to helping navigate life issues.  I am trained in multicultural counseling and welcome individuals of all ages (15+), ability, development, ethnicity, gender, race, religion and spirituality, and sexuality. I also provide supervision and consultation services to counseling professionals and at times work as an adjunct professor teaching graduate studies.  I exclusively conduct sessions via teletherapy (Zoom), so that my services are more accessible. 

Gender Pronouns: he/him/his

Education & Experience

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC #LH60822765) in Washington
• Board certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
• Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision (CES), Antioch University Seattle, specializing in advanced counseling, supervision, graduate teaching, academic research, and leadership and advocacy
• M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University Seattle
• B.A. Psychology, University of Washington (Seattle)
• 10 years ongoing training with Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles (GATLA) (gatla.org)
• Adjunct faculty teaching experience at Antioch University Seattle, Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program
• Professional memberships: American Counseling Association (ACA), Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (WACES), Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE), and Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ)
• Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) Certified – evidence-based treatment modality for depression, anxiety, substance use, and PTSD/trauma

Insurance

I am  a preferred provider with First Choice, Optum, Premera, and Regence. Please call for inquiries regarding additional insurance.

Self-Pay

A Good Faith Estimate of expected charges will be provided when scheduling an appointment or upon request for self-pay clients.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation is required 48-hours in advance of the appointment to avoid $100 fee.