Melissa Anderson

Licensed Mental Health Counselor · Central Washington University

mental health Ellensburg, WA

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
31 years
since Jan 1995
Gender
Female

Experience

Licensed Mental Health CounselorCurrent
Central Washington University
Since Jan 1995 · 31 years · Ellensburg, WA

Education

Antioch University Seattle
MA
1991 – 1993
Central Washington University
BA
1986 – 1991
Wenatchee Valley College
AAS
1976 – 1978
Wenatchee Valley College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)
1975 – 1978
west seattle high school
1972 – 1975

Skills

Psychotherapy Mental Health Social Services Counseling Higher Education

About Central Washington University

Industry
Education
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
Office Location
400 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA

Professional Overview

Melissa Anderson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, currently affiliated with Central Washington University, based in Ellensburg, WA. As a mental health, Anderson contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Ellensburg, WA. They have been with Central Washington University for 31 years. Anderson holds academic credentials, including MA and BA, from Antioch University Seattle and Central Washington University. Core competencies include Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Services, Counseling, Higher Education. Central Washington University operates in the Education sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Ellensburg, WA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Melissa Anderson is one of them.
  • 1,361 mental health professionals are based in WA (out of 30,795 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 9 contacts at Central Washington University are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in WA: $44,000 – $110,000 (median $64,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in WA: Sole Proprietor (73), Private Practice (37), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (18).
  • 5% of mental health professionals in WA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 85% of mental health professionals in WA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Anderson located?

Melissa Anderson is based in Ellensburg, WA. They are currently affiliated with Central Washington University.

What is Melissa Anderson's specialty?

Melissa Anderson specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Where does Melissa Anderson currently work?

Melissa Anderson currently works at Central Washington University. They have been there for 31 years.

What is Melissa Anderson's educational background?

Melissa Anderson attended Antioch University Seattle and Central Washington University.

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in WA?

mental health professionals in WA typically earn $44,000 to $110,000 annually, with a median of $64,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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