Approach & Services

Approach & Services

Personalized Care with a Purpose

  • Tailored Therapy: Crafted to your unique needs, placing you at the forefront of your journey.
  • Trust First: A safe and trusted space where you're heard and understood.
  • Together to Goals: Join Anna in designing the best roadmap for your aspirations.

Diverse Services Catered to You

  • Mental Wellness: Solutions for challenges like anxiety and depression.
  • Life Stages & Transitions: From co-parenting to postpartum care and relationship strengthening.
  • Building Future Bonds: Pre-marital coaching to set the stage for lasting love.

Experience lasting transformation with Anna's evidence-backed techniques and genuine commitment to your well-being.

Therapy Services for Individuals, Couples, Children and Families

Brief counseling is a focused approach to therapy that emphasizes rapid symptom reduction and problem-solving. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Anna utilizes this approach to help clients identify their goals and develop an action plan to achieve them in a timely manner.

Anna provides a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By utilizing brief counseling techniques, she is able to help clients focus on specific areas of concern and develop coping skills to address them. This approach is particularly useful for clients who are looking to address a specific issue or who have limited time to commit to therapy.

Through brief counseling, Anna empowers her clients to take an active role in their own therapy. By providing clients with the tools and resources they need to build emotional intelligence and develop coping skills, Anna helps her clients achieve lasting change and improve their quality of life.

Overall, Anna’s use of brief counseling techniques enables her clients to make progress towards their goals in a timely manner, while also providing a supportive and compassionate environment to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Anna specializes in Couples Therapy, a focused approach that emphasizes the improvement of communication, the deepening of emotional connection, and the strengthening of the bond between partners in a committed relationship. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Anna utilizes Couples Therapy to help couples identify their goals and develop an action plan to achieve them in a timely manner.

Anna understands that the therapeutic relationship is crucial in Couples Therapy, as building trust and creating a safe and supportive environment for both partners is essential for effective communication and progress towards relationship goals. She works collaboratively with both partners to develop a plan that meets their unique needs and addresses their concerns.

Through evidence-based modalities such as the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, Anna helps couples identify and resolve conflicts and promote healthy relationships. The Gottman Method is a research-based approach that focuses on building a stronger emotional connection, improving communication skills, and resolving conflicts. Emotionally Focused Therapy is a modality that focuses on attachment and emotions in relationships and helps couples improve communication and emotional intimacy.

Anna’s approach to Couples Therapy empowers both partners to take an active role in their own therapy. By providing couples with the tools and resources they need to build emotional intelligence, develop coping skills, and improve their communication and emotional connection, Anna helps her clients achieve lasting change and improve their quality of life.

Overall, Anna’s use of Couples Therapy techniques enables couples to make progress towards their relationship goals in a timely manner, while also providing a supportive and compassionate environment to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together.

Family Therapy is a unique approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of family dynamics and the impact of individual behaviors on the family system. Anna specializes in Family Therapy, working with families to identify and resolve conflicts, improve communication, and promote healthy relationships. With her expertise and compassionate approach, she provides support and guidance to families as they navigate challenges and work together to develop stronger connections with each other.

Through Family Therapy, Anna empowers families to take an active role in their own therapy. By providing families with the tools and resources they need to build emotional intelligence, develop coping skills, and improve communication, Anna helps her clients achieve lasting change and improve their quality of life.

Anna utilizes a variety of evidence-based techniques in her Family Therapy sessions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Narrative Therapy. These approaches are tailored to meet the unique needs of each family and are designed to help them achieve their goals.

Anna’s use of Family Therapy techniques enables families to make progress towards their goals in a supportive and compassionate environment. By working collaboratively with families and providing them with the tools and resources they need, Anna helps families build stronger connections and achieve lasting change.

Individual Therapy is a collaborative approach between a therapist and an individual to address concerns related to mental health and overall well-being. Anna specializes in Individual Therapy, providing personalized guidance and support to individuals to help them overcome mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression.

Through evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Anna helps individuals develop emotional intelligence and overcome obstacles to succeed. Her compassionate approach creates a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Anna’s use of Individual Therapy techniques empowers individuals to take an active role in their own therapy. By providing individuals with the tools and resources they need to build emotional intelligence, develop coping skills, and improve overall well-being, Anna helps her clients achieve lasting change and improve their quality of life.

Individual Therapy can be particularly useful for individuals who are experiencing significant life changes, have specific goals they wish to achieve, or who are struggling with mental health concerns. Anna tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each individual, providing a personalized experience that supports their overall well-being.

Whether you’re seeking support for a specific issue or looking to improve overall well-being, Anna’s expertise and use of evidence-based techniques can help you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life.

Postpartum/New Mom Care is a specialized approach that recognizes the unique challenges faced by new mothers during the transition to motherhood. Anna offers specialized support for new mothers to address postpartum mental health concerns and promote a healthy transition to motherhood.

With a compassionate approach, Anna helps new mothers navigate the challenges of motherhood and provides support and guidance during this significant life change. She recognizes the importance of addressing the emotional and mental health needs of new mothers, including concerns related to postpartum depression and anxiety.

Through evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Anna helps new mothers develop emotional intelligence, coping skills, and strategies to address postpartum mental health concerns. She also provides education and support to new mothers to help them navigate the physical and emotional changes associated with motherhood.

Postpartum/New Mom Care can be particularly useful for new mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, struggling with the transition to motherhood, or who are looking to improve overall well-being during this significant life change. Anna tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each new mother, providing a personalized experience that supports their overall well-being.

Anna’s use of Postpartum/New Mom Care techniques enables new mothers to make progress towards their mental health goals in a supportive and compassionate environment. By providing specialized support and guidance during this significant life change, Anna empowers new mothers to overcome challenges and achieve lasting change.

Co-parenting Support is an approach that focuses on helping parents navigate the challenges of co-parenting and develop effective communication and conflict resolution skills. Anna specializes in this area, providing support and guidance to parents as they work together to create a healthy and supportive environment for their children.

Through evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Anna helps parents develop the skills and strategies necessary to effectively co-parent their children. She emphasizes the importance of creating a positive co-parenting relationship that supports the well-being of the children.

Anna’s approach to Co-parenting Support is collaborative and empowering. She works with parents to identify their goals and develop a plan to achieve them. She also provides education and resources to help parents navigate the challenges of co-parenting and develop effective communication skills.

Co-parenting Support can be particularly useful for parents who are experiencing conflict or difficulties in their co-parenting relationship, or who are looking to improve overall co-parenting communication and collaboration. Anna tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each family, providing a personalized experience that supports their overall well-being.

Anna’s use of Co-parenting Support techniques enables parents to make progress towards their co-parenting goals in a supportive and collaborative environment. By providing specialized support and guidance, Anna empowers parents to overcome challenges and create a healthy co-parenting relationship that supports the well-being of their children.

The Anxiety Quest Approach is a specialized approach that focuses on helping clients identify and manage symptoms of anxiety using evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). Anna specializes in this approach, providing clients with the tools and resources they need to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and increase self-awareness.

With a compassionate approach, Anna helps clients explore the underlying causes of their anxiety and develop effective coping strategies. She emphasizes the importance of developing a personalized plan for managing anxiety, incorporating both self-care strategies and evidence-based techniques.

Anna’s use of the Anxiety Quest Approach is collaborative and empowering. She works with clients to identify their goals and develop a plan to achieve them. She also provides education and resources to help clients better understand anxiety and develop effective coping skills.

The Anxiety Quest Approach can be particularly useful for clients who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, such as excessive worry or panic attacks, and are looking to develop strategies to manage their symptoms. Anna tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, providing a personalized experience that supports their overall well-being.

Anna’s use of the Anxiety Quest Approach enables clients to make progress towards their mental health goals in a supportive and compassionate environment. By providing specialized support and guidance, Anna empowers clients to manage their anxiety and achieve lasting change.

Relationship Rehab is a specialized program that focuses on helping couples who are experiencing challenges in their relationship. Anna specializes in this approach, providing a roadmap for restoring love and connection and helping couples develop stronger connections with each other.

Through evidence-based modalities such as the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Anna works with couples to identify and resolve conflicts, improve communication, and promote healthy relationships. She emphasizes the importance of building a positive and supportive relationship that supports the well-being of both partners.

Anna’s approach to Relationship Rehab is collaborative and empowering. She works with couples to identify their goals and develop a plan to achieve them. She also provides education and resources to help couples better understand the dynamics of their relationship and develop effective communication skills.

The Relationship Rehab program can be particularly useful for couples who are experiencing challenges in their relationship, such as frequent arguments, lack of intimacy, or difficulty resolving conflicts. Anna tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each couple, providing a personalized experience that supports their overall well-being.

Anna’s use of the Relationship Rehab program enables couples to make progress towards their relationship goals in a supportive and compassionate environment. By providing specialized support and guidance, Anna empowers couples to overcome challenges and rebuild their relationship, developing stronger connections with each other along the way.

Behavior Management is a specialized service that focuses on helping parents and families develop effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors in children and adolescents. Anna specializes in this approach, utilizing evidence-based modalities and a compassionate approach to help families navigate the challenges of behavior management and promote healthy development.

Through a combination of education, support, and guidance, Anna helps families develop effective behavior management strategies that are tailored to the unique needs of their child or adolescent. She emphasizes the importance of building a positive and supportive environment that promotes healthy development and positive behavior.

Anna’s approach to Behavior Management is collaborative and empowering. She works closely with families to identify their goals and develop a plan to achieve them. She also provides education and resources to help families better understand the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and develop effective strategies for managing them.

The Behavior Management service can be particularly useful for families who are experiencing challenges with challenging behaviors in their child or adolescent, such as tantrums, defiance, or aggression. Anna tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each family, providing a personalized experience that supports their overall well-being.

Anna’s use of the Behavior Management service enables families to make progress towards their behavior management goals in a supportive and compassionate environment. By providing specialized support and guidance, Anna empowers families to overcome challenges and promote healthy development in their child or adolescent, building a positive and supportive environment for the whole family.

The Self Esteem Program is a specialized service that focuses on helping individuals improve their confidence, develop a positive self-image, and build resilience. Anna specializes in this approach, utilizing evidence-based modalities and a compassionate approach to help individuals overcome self-doubt and promote positive self-talk.

Through a combination of education, support, and guidance, Anna helps individuals develop effective strategies for building their self-esteem and promoting positive self-talk. She emphasizes the importance of developing a positive self-image and building resilience to overcome life’s challenges.

Anna’s approach to the Self Esteem Program is collaborative and empowering. She works closely with individuals to identify their goals and develop a plan to achieve them. She also provides education and resources to help individuals better understand the underlying causes of their self-doubt and develop effective strategies for overcoming it.

The Self Esteem Program can be particularly useful for individuals who are struggling with low self-esteem, self-doubt, or negative self-talk. Anna tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each individual, providing a personalized experience that supports their overall well-being.

Anna’s use of the Self Esteem Program enables individuals to make progress towards their self-esteem goals in a supportive and compassionate environment. By providing specialized support and guidance, Anna empowers individuals to overcome self-doubt and build resilience, promoting positive self-talk and a positive self-image.

Pre-marital coaching is a specialized service that focuses on helping couples establish a strong foundation for their future together and develop effective communication and conflict resolution skills. Anna specializes in this approach, utilizing evidence-based modalities and a compassionate approach to help couples navigate the challenges of pre-marital preparation and build a strong and healthy relationship.

Through pre-marital coaching, Anna works closely with couples to identify their strengths and areas for growth, and helps them develop effective strategies for communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. She emphasizes the importance of developing a strong and healthy relationship, and provides education and resources to help couples better understand each other’s needs and goals.

Anna’s approach to pre-marital coaching is collaborative and empowering. She works closely with couples to identify their goals and develop a plan to achieve them. She also provides education and resources to help couples better understand each other’s needs and goals.

Pre-marital coaching can be particularly useful for couples who are preparing to get married or enter into a long-term commitment. Anna tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each couple, providing a personalized experience that supports their overall well-being.

Overall, Anna’s use of pre-marital coaching enables couples to establish a strong foundation for their future together in a supportive and compassionate environment. By providing specialized support and guidance, Anna empowers couples to develop effective communication and conflict resolution skills, promoting a strong and healthy relationship.

Personalized Evidence-Based Therapy Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach to therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to mental health concerns. As an expert in this approach, Anna utilizes CBT to help clients develop practical coping skills, challenge negative beliefs, and overcome a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and more.

Through CBT, Anna helps clients recognize how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and provides them with the tools and resources they need to change negative patterns. She emphasizes the importance of setting goals, developing new habits, and building self-awareness to promote lasting change.

CBT is a time-limited approach that emphasizes the importance of active participation and collaboration between the therapist and client. Anna works closely with clients to identify their goals and develop a plan to achieve them in a timely manner.

Overall, Anna’s use of CBT enables clients to develop practical skills to overcome mental health concerns and achieve lasting change. By providing personalized guidance and support, Anna empowers clients to take an active role in their own therapy, promoting overall well-being and improved quality of life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach to therapy that emphasizes the development of skills to manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and increase mindfulness. Anna is an expert in this approach and utilizes it to help clients who struggle with intense emotions, self-destructive behaviors, and difficulty regulating their mood.

DBT emphasizes the importance of validation, acceptance, and self-compassion, while also encouraging clients to challenge negative beliefs and develop more positive coping strategies. Anna helps clients develop practical skills to manage distressing emotions and increase self-awareness, including techniques such as mindfulness meditation, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

DBT is typically delivered in a group setting, but Anna also offers individual therapy utilizing this approach. She works closely with clients to identify their goals and develop a plan to achieve them, promoting an overall sense of well-being and improved quality of life.

Anna’s use of DBT helps clients develop practical skills to manage intense emotions and improve their relationships. By providing personalized guidance and support, Anna empowers clients to take an active role in their own therapy, promoting overall well-being and improved quality of life.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is an evidence-based approach to therapy that focuses on identifying and building upon clients’ existing strengths and resources. Anna is an expert in this approach and utilizes it to help clients achieve their goals in a timely manner.

SFBT is a brief and goal-oriented approach to therapy that emphasizes collaboration between the therapist and client. Anna works closely with clients to identify their goals and develop a plan to achieve them, utilizing techniques such as scaling questions, miracle questions, and exception-finding.

SFBT emphasizes the importance of positive change and encourages clients to focus on solutions rather than problems. Anna helps clients identify their existing strengths and resources, and utilizes these to create achievable goals and develop practical solutions to challenges.

SFBT is a time-limited approach that emphasizes the importance of active participation and collaboration between the therapist and client. Anna works closely with clients to help them achieve their goals in a timely manner, promoting an overall sense of well-being and improved quality of life.

Overall, Anna’s use of SFBT helps clients achieve their goals in a timely manner by building on their existing strengths and resources. By providing personalized guidance and support, Anna empowers clients to take an active role in their own therapy, promoting overall well-being and improved quality of life.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach to therapy that emphasizes the importance of emotions in relationships. Anna is an expert in this approach and utilizes it to help couples and families develop stronger emotional connections.

EFT is a short-term and structured approach to therapy that focuses on the emotional experience of clients. Anna works closely with clients to help them identify and understand their emotions, and utilizes techniques such as reframing and emotion processing to help clients build stronger emotional connections.

EFT emphasizes the importance of attachment and bonding in relationships. Anna helps clients develop secure attachment styles by addressing patterns of negative interaction and promoting positive communication and interaction.

EFT is a collaborative approach that emphasizes the importance of active participation and communication between the therapist and clients. Anna works closely with clients to help them identify and achieve their relationship goals, promoting overall well-being and improved quality of life.

Anna’s use of EFT helps clients develop stronger emotional connections and promote healthier relationships. By providing personalized guidance and support, Anna empowers clients to take an active role in their own therapy and achieve lasting change.

The Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach to therapy that focuses on building healthy relationships and improving communication skills. Anna is an expert in this approach and utilizes it to help couples and families develop stronger emotional connections and achieve lasting change.

The Gottman Method is a research-based approach that utilizes assessment tools and interventions to help clients identify and address areas of concern in their relationships. Anna works closely with clients to help them understand their strengths and weaknesses as a couple or family and develop effective communication and problem-solving skills.

The Gottman Method emphasizes the importance of building positive interactions and experiences in relationships. Anna works with clients to identify areas of conflict and promote positive communication, affection, and appreciation between partners or family members.

The Gottman Method also addresses the role of negative emotions such as anger, resentment, and defensiveness in relationships. Anna helps clients identify and manage these emotions, promoting more constructive communication and interaction.

Anna’s use of the Gottman Method helps clients build stronger emotional connections, improve communication skills, and develop healthier relationships. By providing personalized guidance and support, Anna empowers clients to take an active role in their own therapy and achieve lasting change.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach to therapy that focuses on developing psychological flexibility and promoting values-based action. Anna is an expert in this approach and utilizes it to help clients manage difficult thoughts and emotions, clarify personal values, and improve overall quality of life.

ACT emphasizes the importance of accepting difficult emotions and experiences, rather than trying to avoid or control them. Anna works with clients to help them develop acceptance skills, such as mindfulness and self-compassion, which can lead to reduced stress and improved well-being.

ACT also emphasizes the importance of identifying personal values and taking action that is consistent with those values. Anna helps clients clarify their values and develop a plan for taking action towards those values, which can lead to a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Throughout the therapy process, Anna uses various techniques such as metaphors, experiential exercises, and mindfulness practices to help clients develop psychological flexibility and increase their willingness to engage in values-based action. By working with clients to develop these skills, Anna helps them improve their overall quality of life and achieve lasting change.

Anna’s use of ACT helps clients develop acceptance and mindfulness skills, clarify personal values, and take action towards those values. By providing personalized guidance and support, Anna empowers clients to take an active role in their own therapy and achieve their goals.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based approach to reducing stress and improving well-being. Anna is an expert in this approach and utilizes it to help clients cultivate mindfulness skills and manage stress.

MBSR is a program that involves mindfulness practices such as meditation, body scan, and yoga to help clients develop an awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment. Anna works with clients to help them develop these skills and learn how to apply them in their daily life.

Through MBSR, Anna helps clients develop the ability to respond to stressors in a more adaptive way. Clients learn how to observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment, which can lead to increased emotional regulation and decreased reactivity to stressful situations.

Anna also helps clients develop self-compassion and acceptance, which can improve overall well-being and reduce the negative effects of stress. By helping clients develop these skills, Anna empowers them to take a more active role in their own well-being and achieve lasting change.

Overall, Anna’s use of MBSR helps clients cultivate mindfulness skills, manage stress, and improve overall well-being. By providing personalized guidance and support, Anna helps clients develop the skills they need to manage stress and achieve their goals.

Narrative therapy is an evidence-based approach to therapy that focuses on the stories we tell ourselves and how those stories shape our lives. Anna is an expert in narrative therapy and utilizes it to help clients understand their experiences and develop new, more empowering narratives.

In narrative therapy, clients explore the stories they have told themselves about their lives and the beliefs and values that underpin those stories. Anna works with clients to help them recognize how these stories have influenced their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and develop new, more positive narratives that align with their values and goals.

Through narrative therapy, Anna helps clients identify and challenge negative self-talk and beliefs that may be holding them back. Clients learn how to reframe their experiences and develop a more positive outlook on their lives.

Narrative therapy also emphasizes the importance of social and cultural context in shaping our experiences. Anna helps clients understand how their experiences are influenced by their social and cultural context and work towards creating new, more empowering stories that align with their values and goals.

Anna’s use of narrative therapy helps clients understand the stories they tell themselves and develop new, more empowering narratives. By providing personalized guidance and support, Anna helps clients reframe their experiences and achieve their goals.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a person-centered, goal-oriented approach to therapy that focuses on the client’s motivation to change. Anna utilizes MI to help clients identify their goals and motivations and work towards making positive changes in their lives.

In MI, the therapist provides a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. Anna helps clients identify the discrepancies between their current behavior and their values and goals and works with them to develop a plan to address those discrepancies.

Through MI, Anna helps clients develop self-awareness and self-efficacy and encourages them to take ownership of their progress. The approach emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the client and therapist and uses active listening, empathy, and reflection to build a strong therapeutic relationship.

MI is particularly effective for clients who are ambivalent or resistant to change. Anna helps clients explore their ambivalence and works with them to find their own reasons and motivations for change.

Anna’s use of MI helps clients identify their goals and motivations and work towards making positive changes in their lives. By providing a safe and supportive environment and using active listening and empathy, Anna helps clients develop self-awareness and self-efficacy and take ownership of their progress.

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