Mike Archer, M.A Psychology 2002, Psy.D. 2007

Mike Archer has joined a shared specialty suite of psychologists and is accepting new patients. He also has a new position with King County Superior Court as the Clinical Psychologist for the Juvenile Justice Assessment Team. It is a new position with some very exciting and promising outcomes targeting youth at risk in King County.

He received his B.A. from American University in Washington, D.C. and his M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Seattle. Mike has extensive clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including psychiatric hospitals, student counseling centers, the Department of Corrections and community mental health centers. His expertise and research encompass moderate to severe psychological issues including disorders related to mood, anxiety, body image, psychosis, personality and behavior modification.

He also specializes, and has an extensive background in, adolescent treatment, and meets Washington State requirements as a child mental health specialist. He has worked within the Pierce and King County Superior Court systems, providing forensic and psychological evaluations to adults and juveniles. Additionally, his areas of specialization include dual diagnosis treatment (for co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues), sexual orientation and gender identity issues, and the treatment of self-harming behaviors.

Mike utilizes both Cognitive-Behavioral and Systems Therapy approaches to treatment and is goal-oriented and solution-focused. He is a strong believer in the efficacy of psychological assessments and their application in providing greater insight into a well-rounded treatment approach. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, is trained as a culturally competent therapist, has an Adjunct Faculty appointment at Antioch University Seattle and sits on the Board of Directors of Shepherd’s Counseling Services in Seattle. He can be contacted via email at dr.michaelarcher@comcast.net or by phone at 206-992-9192.