Clinical Therapist, Expressive Art Therapist
Anya’s therapeutic approach is creative and collaborative. She is passionate about helping clients reconnect with their own voice, build self-understanding, and move toward meaningful personal growth. By creating a safe and welcoming space, Anya supports children, teens, and adults in feeling seen, heard, and understood as they explore their emotions, experiences, and personal stories.
Anya thoughtfully tailors her work to each client’s life stage, needs, and goals through conversation, creative storytelling, art, and play. She believes creativity can help hold and express what words sometimes cannot, offering clients another pathway toward insight, connection, and healing.
Client Focus
- Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Couples & Families
Advanced Specialization
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Identity & LGBTQIA+
- Life Transitions
- Trauma
- Grief and loss
Additional Special Interests
Stress, Trauma, Communication, Parenting Struggles, Life Transitions, Suicide or Self-Harm, Work or Professional Issues, Anger, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Identity Issues, Cultural and Diversity Concerns, Behavioral Issues, ADHD/ADD, Academic Stress, Social Skills, Autism Spectrum Concerns.
Therapeutic Approach
- Art Therapy / Expressive Arts Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Mindfulness
Clinical Experience
- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist – TherapyWorks
- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist – Effective School Solutions
- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist – Ohana Center for Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health / CHOMP Hospital
- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist – Loma Prieta Elementary School
- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist – Cabrillo College
Professional Credentials & Education
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #137307
- Supervised by Kim Threeths #48257
- Master of Arts Clinical Psychology: Expressive Arts Therapy, California Institute of
- Integral Studies, San Francisco
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology: University of Colorado, Boulder
Associations & Memberships
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
- International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA)
On a Personal Note
Outside of the therapy room, Anya enjoys making art, spending time outdoors at the beach or on local hiking trails, connecting with family, and exploring local restaurants with friends.