My name is Anna Parker and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I have a Master's in Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.
I have over 6 years of experience providing individual and group therapy utilizing Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. I have experience working in a variety of settings including office, residential therapy and intensive outpatient within a medical facility. I have worked with a diverse population including children, adults, geriatrics, foster care, low socioeconomic levels, and supporting others with varying disabilities. I have experience working with a wide range of disorders and concerns, including depression, anxiety, life adjustment, daily stress management, childhood trauma, PTSD, Gay-Lesbian, and self-esteem related concerns.
My goal is to assist tailoring an individualized approach that works for you! I am ready to guide you in developing evidence-based skills and techniques to process traumatic experiences, strengthen resiliency, foster personal growth, and gain sustainable healthy relationships. Another option that some people prefer is a simple emotional outlet. I am here to listen and provide support for you. I was inspired to work in the field following my own journey with struggles and healing, and I believe this has improved my therapeutic skills as a result of also being a client. This becomes especially important with most clients, as they seek someone who can relate to and understand certain struggles from their own experiences. You are not alone, and we can do this together!
Lastly, I trust that clients can make beneficial and constructive decisions regarding their personal counseling goals while in treatment. It is important that the client determine his or her own personal progress and growth according to what is best for the individual. I believe each one of us has the ability to make choices and face challenges, but at times we need a word of encouragement or even a strong nudge to get started. Sometimes we just need one other person to validate, hear, and believe in us. I hope that together we will be able to find the healing, support, and growth you are searching for through counseling.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
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