Dr. Anson L. Service, LMHC, is a husband (25 years and going strong) and father of three active young men (ages 17, 21, and 24). He grew up in Portland Oregon as the youngest of nine children.  As a psychotherapist and behavioral scientist he became committed to discovering how the typical person, including himself, could apply the theories and laws of psychology, neurology, sociology, and business to emerge from the typical ruts and stagnation many people feel.  He works with clients to bust through their own self induced hypnotic state of settling for less in life than their true abilities are capable of and helps them see life a little differently. He shares his discoveries through individual psychotherapy sessions, group counseling sessions, seminars to small and large groups, and in his books. He is the founder of Adventure Psychological Services, LLC which provides assessments, and counseling to all ages. He also enjoys hiking with his wife, camping, car restoration, and trying new and fun things.

Educational background:

  • Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (Washington School of Professional Psychology – Seattle, WA)
  • Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology (American School of Professional Psychology – Seattle, WA)
  • Bachelors of Science in Psychology (GO WSU COUGS!)
  • Clark College and Portland Community College

Clinical Experience:

  • Private Practice – Clinical Director at Adventure Learning and Assessment, LLC
  • Psychological Assessment Specialist, Doctoral Intern, Haymount Institute for Psychological Services, Fayetteville, NC
  • Psychological Assessment Specialist, Doctoral Intern, Haymount Institute for Psychological Services, Raeford, NC
  • Personal and Group Development Specialist, Private Practice, Vancouver, WA
  • Therapist, psychometric assistant, and social skills group co-facilitator, Practicum, Dr. Marie McMahon, Vancouver, WA
  • Therapist, Practicum, The Wellness Project, Vancouver, WA
  • Therapist, Practicum, Community Services Northwest, Vancouver, WA
  • Sexual Assault Advocate, Intern, Clark County YWCA , Vancouver,
  • School Psychology, Intern, Felida Elementary School, Vancouver, WA