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Ann's Approach
My approach to therapy emphasizes the belief that we all have strengths, and that we all experience periods in our lives when our strengths become difficult to identify and access. This may be the result of trauma or being overwhelmed from a transition or any myriad of life challenges. In our work together, I view you as the expert on your life and I take on the role of supporting you in uncovering barriers to listening to your innate wisdom and achieving a greater sense of empowerment. I will partner with you to develop skills, access resources, and overcome obstacles to achieving a sense of joy, purpose and overall well-being. In our work together, we will look at the whole self — the mind, body, and the environment and systems in which we interact. I also draw upon our interconnectedness with nature and all living things as a means for developing growth, sense of place, and greater awareness. I bring a variety of techniques into our work together catering each session to your needs and welcoming your input about what feels most supportive and helpful for you. I utilize a trauma-informed and body-centered approach incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, somatic awareness, guided imagery, self-compassion, expressive arts, subtle yoga, and movement.
I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After spending a year in Americorps, volunteering with a variety of non-profits in California, Oregon, Florida, and Louisiana, I decided to pursue a graduate degree in Social Work. I procured my Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work and a post-graduate certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from Appalachian State University. I have been providing counseling services since 2006 and have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families in the home, community, and in an outpatient setting. I have worked with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, emotional-regulation, trauma, parenting support, body image and eating disorders, health challenges, and addiction. I have received post-graduate training in mindfulness, trauma focused CBT, family centered treatment, and motivational interviewing. I am also currently enrolled in a subtle yoga training that emphasizes the use of mindfulness, breathwork, somatic awareness, and subtle movements to bring about balance and to help regulate the nervous system.
Ann's Background
Modalities For Healing
My approach to therapy emphasizes the belief that we all have strengths, and that we all experience periods in our lives when our strengths become difficult to identify and access. This may be the result of trauma or being overwhelmed from a transition or any myriad of life challenges. In our work together, I view you as the expert on your life and I take on the role of supporting you in uncovering barriers to listening to your innate wisdom and achieving a greater sense of empowerment. I will partner with you to develop skills, access resources, and overcome obstacles to achieving a sense of joy, purpose and overall well-being. In our work together, we will look at the whole self — the mind, body, and the environment and systems in which we interact. I also draw upon our interconnectedness with nature and all living things as a means for developing growth, sense of place, and greater awareness. I bring a variety of techniques into our work together catering each session to your needs and welcoming your input about what feels most supportive and helpful for you. I utilize a trauma-informed and body-centered approach incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, somatic awareness, guided imagery, self-compassion, expressive arts, subtle yoga, and movement.
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