Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT

Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT

Anna Svetchnikov is an LMFT with over 15 years of experience in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome challenges and achieve their goals. As a certified trauma therapist, author, speaker, and presenter, Anna is dedicated to advocating for awareness and support for mental health concerns, while reducing stigma around the same.

Anna has a talent for unlocking her clients' inner potential, offering personalized guidance to help them develop emotional intelligence and overcome obstacles to succeed. She incorporates life coaching techniques into her therapy sessions to help clients achieve success in all areas of their lives.

With expertise in evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, EFT, The Gottman Method, ACT, MBSR, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, Anna encourages brief therapy and a continuum of change to empower her clients to take ownership of their progress in therapy.

Anna is a published author with over 30 books for children, adolescents, teens, and adults, covering topics related to mental health and wellness. She is a mentor and supervisor to other therapists, helping to develop the next generation of mental health professionals.

Anna has received several awards and accolades for her contributions to the field of mental health, including being named Top Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist of the Year, receiving the Empowered Woman Award, and being featured in Forbes' Next 1000 List. She was also selected as one of Boston Business Journal’s ‘40 under 40’ and launched the Positive Parenting Initiative to support children, parents, and families during the pandemic.

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  • Top Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of mental health, including her commitment to empowering clients and advocating for awareness.
  • Published Author of 30 Therapeutic Books: Anna's books are centered around the concept of "Therapy Through Storytelling," which is a unique and effective way to help individuals of all ages to process emotions and work on mental health and wellbeing.
  • WeBelieve Keynote Speaker – May 2025: Anna has been invited to be a keynote speaker at the WeBelieve conference, sharing her insights and experiences with a diverse audience of mental health professionals and advocates.
  • PESI – July 2024 – Couples Techniques for Digital Infidelity: Tools for Handling Disconnection, Jealousy, Pornography and More. Workshop provides therapists with an understanding of the complexities these issues present, along with effective strategies to assist couples in overcoming technology-related conflicts.
  • Toyama, Japan April 2024  "Unfolding the Layers of Identity: An Integrative Approach to the Tripartite Personas in Family Therapy," presented at the 2024 IFTA World Family Therapy Congress
  • PBS Interview – July 2023: Anna will be interviewed on PBS, sharing her expertise and insights on mental health concerns and advocacy.
  • 18th Annual Turn on the Light Conference on the Wellbeing of Children and Families conference - April 27, 2023
  • Star Treatment with Star Jones – 2021: Anna was featured on the Star Treatment with Star Jones show, sharing her insights and expertise with a national audience and raising awareness for mental health concerns.
  • Business Woman of the Year, 2020: Anna was recognized for her leadership and impact in the mental health field, as well as her commitment to giving back to her community.
  • AAMFT Presenter 2016 & 2017: Anna presented at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy conferences, sharing her expertise and insights with mental health professionals from around the world.
  • Featured in Forbes and WSJ, for leadership and advocacy: Anna's work has been recognized by leading media outlets, including Forbes and The Wall Street Journal, for her leadership and advocacy in the mental health field.
  • Interviewed on PBS, ABC, NBC, Kid Lit TV: Anna has been interviewed by several media outlets, sharing her expertise and insights with a wider audience and advocating for awareness and support for mental health concerns.

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