Associate Therapist
Anna’s approach to therapy is to create a warm and loving space so the client feels cared for and supported. Her person-centered and empathetic approach gives the client a safe space to explore their healing journey. She feels 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’s enthusiastic about creating an environment of holistic healing and therapy and loves connecting with clients whilst seeking balance and restoring peace. She sees therapy as walking side by side with her clients to journey together on the path to healing and happiness.
Areas of Specialization
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Depression
- LGBTQIA+
- Substance Use
- Personality Disorders
Advanced Clinical Training
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Positive Psychology
Professional Experience
- Marriage and Family Therapist Associate at TherapyWorks
- Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at Almaden Valley Counseling Center
- Instructional Aide at Abrite
Credentials & Education
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #137307
- Master of Arts Clinical Psychology: Emphasis Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Arizona
- Member of 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.