Meet Anna
Since I will be asking a lot about you in our sessions, I figure it would be less intimidating to start if you know a little bit about me first. My hope is that you feel comfortable and safe being vulnerable during our time together. So as far as interests go: I love music, reading, movie night, going on walks with my giant dog, talking on the phone, trying new foods, and spending time with friends and family. My amazing husband and I are from Arizona, and we love it there, but we are falling in love with Texas more with each passing year. I completed my graduate school program in Fort Worth, and I have been working as a psychotherapist since then! It is my joy being able to share a part in helping people’s stories heal and grow. My background in psychology first sparked my curiosity about how our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships shape our stories in life. Over time, I realized I wanted to bring that curiosity into a helping profession—supporting people as they make sense of their experiences and discover new ways to overcome challenges and foster growth. Along the way, I have completed classes and trainings that have led me to growing a passion working with different specializations.
I specialize in working with young adults and adults navigating life transitions, relational challenges, and complex emotions. I am especially committed to supporting clients as they process grief and loss, difficult family and relationship dynamics, trauma, and stress. My most recent pursuit is examining betrayal trauma, which refers to psychological harm resulting from a violation of trust by a deeply connected and depended-upon individual. My goal is to provide a space where clients feel truly seen and supported because I believe that connection is the foundation of healing. With connection comes trust, communication, and the safety to explore life’s most difficult challenges. To those who have experienced betrayal trauma, you are not alone in your struggle, and it is something you can heal from.
My approach is person-centered and collaborative, meaning I adapt to what each client needs in the moment, whether that’s being direct and supportive, calm and relational, or simply offering a compassionate listening ear. I believe we all share a deep need to feel understood, especially within our closest relationships. Through therapy, we will work together to build insight, establish healthy boundaries, explore belief systems, and process difficult emotions. At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship itself, which I see as the most powerful tool for growth, empowerment, and lasting change.