Associate Therapist
Anna’s approach to therapy creates a warm and loving space for clients to feel supported and cared for. Her person-centered and empathetic style provides a safe space to begin and explore the healing journey. She believes the therapeutic relationship is essential for trust and puts emphasis on making clients feel comfortable even when discussing uncomfortable topics. With years of experience, Anna has confidence working with a broad spectrum of clients from small children to adults in any state of life. She is enthusiastic about creating an environment of holistic care and loves connecting with clients whilst seeking balance and restoring peace. Anna enjoys the therapy journey, walking side by side with her clients together on the path to healing and happiness.
Client Focus
- Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Couples & Families
Advanced Specialization
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Depression
- LGBTQIA+
- Personality Disorders
Additional Special Interest
Academic Stress, Grief and Loss, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Communication, Divorce, Infidelity, Parenting Struggles, Life Transitions, Suicide or Self-Harm, Work or Professional Issues, Anger, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Identity Issues, Adoption, Cultural and Diversity Concerns, Behavioral Issues, ADHD/ADD, Social Skills, Autism, Spectrum Concerns.
Therapeutic Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Mindfulness
Clinical Experience
- Marriage and Family Therapist Associate at TherapyWorks
- Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at Almaden Valley Counseling Center
- Instructional Aide at Abrite
Professional Credentials & Education
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #137307
- Supervised by Kim Threeths, LMFT #48257
- Master of Arts Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Arizona
Associations & Memberships
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
On a Personal Note
Anna enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She loves hiking with her husband and their two dogs then coming home to a good book or making her family watch Harry Potter while cuddling her cat. Nature and animals are two of her favorite things as well as riding horses, cooking, and making her family laugh.