As a licensed therapist with 25 years of experience in New York, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate issues like depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and interpersonal dynamics. I am deeply committed to creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth.
My therapeutic approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, with particular expertise in addressing social anxiety, workplace challenges, mood disorders, and relationship patterns. I work collaboratively with clients to build self-compassion, improve communication skills, and develop resilient coping mechanisms.
I bring a warm, empathetic perspective to therapy, believing that every individual has inherent strength and capacity for healing. My goal is to support you in discovering your inner resources, breaking through emotional barriers, and creating more fulfilling connections with yourself and others.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
NC LCMHC 7014
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LuAnn is wonderful and I’m so thankful we were paired up on this journey! I have never had a therapist that I felt so comfortable talking to. She is not at all judgmental and offers helpful advice and thoughtful insight. She is very personable and easy to talk to and I appreciate her so much!
Written on Aug 06, 2025 after therapy with LuAnn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Since I’ve started talking with LuAnn I have noticed big changes in my mood. Others have told me they have noticed as well. She is amazing.
Written on Jul 23, 2025 after therapy with LuAnn for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and anger management
She understands trauma bonds. It's really hard to find that. And it really helps. Sometimes it's hard to switch to a new therapist, but I'm glad I did with her
Written on Jun 12, 2025 after therapy with LuAnn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and adhd
LuAnn is a skilled professional counselor. Her experience and expertise have been invaluable to me. I feel so fortunate to have been connected to her through Better Help.
Written on May 02, 2025 after therapy with LuAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
She listens to me.
Written on Apr 17, 2025 after therapy with LuAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
LuAnn has been such a gift. She is kind and very capable. Her non-judgemental nature is complemented by a thoughtful approach to therapy that made me feel immediately comfortable, and left me confident that I could manage my depression and anxiety in a healthy way.
Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with LuAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue