Media & Press

Name: Golden West Counseling
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Our team values collaborating with journalists and media outlets to share thoughtful, impactful stories about mental health, leadership, and the future of professional development. If you’re a member of the press and would like to connect, please email info@goldenwestcounseling.com.

Please note: only media inquiries will receive a response. If you’re a current or prospective client seeking therapy, coaching, or consulting services, please visit our Contact Page or email info@goldenwestcounseling.com for assistance.

Veronica Anderson

MA, LMFT, LPCC, LMHC, LPC. Founder, Clinical Director, Therapist, & Consultant

Phone: (310) 853-8500

Email: info@goldenwestcounseling.com

Address: Seattle, WA | Los Angeles, CA | Irvine, CA

Professional Summary

Trusted advisor to executive leaders and mission-driven teams. I bring 15+ years of experience translating behavioral science into strategy; building cultures of psychological safety, leadership clarity, and sustainable growth. As a licensed therapist, private practice founder, and leadership coach, I’ve guided hundreds of professionals and teams through transformation. I create people systems that connect values to execution, enable resilience, and fuel meaningful performance.

Professional Experience

Founder & Executive Leadership Coach

Golden West Consulting

2017 – Present

Built and scaled a private mental health and leadership development practice serving professionals across tech, healthcare, and education sectors. Developed people-first systems, led strategic coaching engagements, and advised founders, managers, and clinicians navigating growth, burnout, and team dynamics.

Designed and facilitated leadership development programs for senior & mid-career professionals, focused on communication, time management, and psychological resilience.
Provided executive coaching for private practice owners and team leads, resulting in improved retention, alignment, and team engagement.
Developed and implemented values-based onboarding and performance review systems used by small-to-mid-sized practices.
Led workshops and consultations on burnout prevention, workplace communication, and feedback culture across multiple organizations.
Advised over 100 clinicians and leaders on scaling businesses with intentional culture, ethical operations, and people-centered strategy.

Licensed Mental Health Therapist & Clinical Director

Golden West Counseling

2016 – Present

Worked with adults facing anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Integrated trauma-informed care, systemic thinking, and CBT to support emotional wellbeing and identity development. Specialized in high-achieving professionals, DEI-related stressors, and workplace mental health.

Coached clients through career pivots, leadership transitions, and workplace conflict, leading to improved self-efficacy and executive presence.
Collaborated with other professionals to ensure holistic, culturally responsive care that honored both identity and ambition.
Applied principles of organizational psychology to individual challenges around role fit, performance stress, and team dynamics.

Skills

Organizational Development & Change Strategy
Culture Transformation & DEI Enablement
Leadership Coaching & Development
Employee Experience & Engagement
Team Effectiveness & Conflict Resolution
Strategic Planning & Communications
Learning & Development Program Design
Mental Health & Burnout Prevention Systems

Education & Credentials

Masters in Clinical Counseling: Antioch University, Seattle 2015
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – California & Washington State
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Mental Health Counselor – California and Washington State
SHRM-SCP Certification – in process
Speaker and Workshop facilitator for Therapists and Tech Organizations.