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Anna Andrews, LCMHC
About me
Life is not easy, and I know that finding the right therapist can be hard. However, I strive to provide you with a positive and relaxed therapy experience through active listening, empathy, support and respect. Together, we will explore only the issues that you feel are important to your personal mental health journey. We'll find effective coping skills that you can use in your everyday life to better manage negative thoughts and upsetting emotions. I want you to be able to end each therapy session feeling supported, heard, and more confident and empowered to take control of whatever stressors life is throwing at you right now.
I am actively licensed in the United States as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Counseling. I have 15+ years of experience in the mental health field and am in my late 30's, married, and a mother. I have worked in a wide array of diverse behavioral health settings, including outpatient, residential, academic and school settings, community settings and most recently in a behavioral health hospital and psychiatric emergency department. I have experience working with individuals of all ages and with a variety of diagnoses, including mood & anxiety disorders, substance abuse, personality disorders, trauma and abuse, and supporting parents of kids and teens with developmental delays and ASD diagnoses, just to name just a few. I am also open to both secular counseling or counseling from a religious or spiritual perspective.
I primarily utilize a cognitive-behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal (IPT) and person-centered approach to therapy. I aim to help you find your own solutions by examining how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected and also focusing on any interpersonal challenges in your life. I seek to create a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where you maintain control of what is discussed, what goals are identified, and also what therapy approaches are utilized in sessions. In addition, I want to help find practical and healthy coping strategies that will work best for you personally; this might include how to stop the constant loop of negative thoughts often associated with depression and anxiety, or identifying ways to gain increased confidence around others and stop self-loathing. I also commonly utilize DBT, EFT, and ACT therapy strategies, as well as other modalities to help you learn effective ways to regulate difficult emotions.
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In addition to 24/7 unlimited messaging, I am available for weekly text-based chat sessions. I am temporarily not able to offer video-based sessions or phone calls, but I plan to resume these modes of therapy in the coming months. Therefore, I would encourage you to seek out another counselor if you are in need of weekly video or phone appointments at this time. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
I assure you that your sessions will be confidential and in compliance with the ethical standards set forth by the American Counseling Association. I would be honored to work with you during this important time in your life. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. I want to support you in any way that I can, and I look forward to meeting you and beginning our work together!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing Impaired, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Languages
License information
NC LCMHC 7994
Reviews
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Honestly she has been a great help. Being able to actually talk to someone and have them really listen and give me real feedback. Listen to my concerns just try to help walk me through what I can do to help myself better
Written on May 26, 2024 after therapy with Anna for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She’s incredible. Very easy to talk to and made me realize I don’t have to be skeptical of therapist. Very healthy outlet.
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Anna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Anna is a very considerate and caring therapist. She has always made me feel comfortable, and I would recommend her to friends and family without hesitation.
Written on Apr 27, 2024 after therapy with Anna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Anna is so understanding. She always listens to me, without judgment.
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Anna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I have been working with Anna for a few months and would highly recommend her to anyone wanting a empathic, caring, and supportive therapist. She truly listens and cares, and has helped me learn new ways to cope with my anxiety and challenge my negative thinking patterns that I was so caught up in. I'm so glad I was matched with Anna!
Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Anna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Anna is patient, attentive and is genuine in her concerns for my well being.
Written on Jul 07, 2021 after therapy with Anna for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd