About Marisa Adriana Kallman, MA, LMHC, CP

In following my desire to grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually, I chose LIOS  (The Leadership Institute of Seattle) through Bastyr University to obtain both my Bachelor's and Masters degrees. LIOS is currently affiliated with Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center. I think I made a great choice as I received very thorough academic and experiential training and an abundance of both personal and professional growth. I am also a Certified Practitioner of Psychodrama and Group Psychotherapy by the American Board of Examiners. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Washington. My education includes:

Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science/Systems Counseling - Bastyr University  

Bachelors of Science in Applied Behavioral Science - Bastyr University

Certified Practitioner of Psychodrama and Group Psychotherapy

Adjunct faculty  Psychology Department/Bastyr University.

Private practice  Primary work with individuals, couples, families and groups. Other services include workshops and presentations offered both on and offsite.

12 years training in action methods including Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy.

28 years experience in helping others to recover from codependency, substance abuse and eating disorders.

18 years experience teaching dance to adults, adolescents, and children from a wide range of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Public speaking on Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Stress Reduction, Eating Disorders and variety of other topics.

Volunteer work at King County Crisis Clinic.

Clinical Internship Compass Health, Lynnwood, Washington. Primary work with individuals, couples, families and groups.

Mediation Training Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish and Island Counties.

Tutoring Services for adolescents in life planning, test anxiety, college placement essays, organizational and study skills and academics including math, science and language arts.

Spokesperson Presenter for the National Counsel for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.

My life today is filled with family, friends and meaningful work. I feel blessed to have done many interesting things thus far, from living overseas, training and performing as a professional Flamenco dancer and running several small businesses including a dance company, Salsa Caliente!, tutoring adolescents, and creating and selling handcrafted jewelry. I've also worked in other fields such as oceanic sciences, computer technology and accounting. I have many hobbies including knitting, tropical fish, website design, cooking, camping, fishing, bicycling and of course, dancing.

I have come to understand I am a Renaissance Soul and I believe my various life experiences help me to be a better therapist.