Hello friend, I’m Ann.
How are you doing?
The real you.
- The you who sometimes hides.
- The you who is overcoming past trauma.
- The you who is exhausted from coping with invisible triggers.
- The you who feels like you’re drowning in painful memory loops.
- The you who feels lonely but is afraid to connect with others.
- The you who just wants to feel safe. Happy. Peaceful.
- The you who wonders if you’ll ever feel like yourself again, and the you who sometimes can’t remember who you are.
If you are ready to recover your true identity, reclaim your peace, and experience restoration, you’re in the right place. I’m here to stand by your side and help you heal whenever you are ready.
Bessel A. van der Kolk,
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Who I am
As an EMDR-Certified Trauma Therapist and Constructed Awareness Certified Counselor, I specialize in providing my clients with the therapeutic experiences they need to heal. You can think of me as your supportive, safe, knowledgeable advocate and healing guide. I will work closely with you to help you reforge your connection to your authentic self and transcend past trauma.
At a glance…
- 10 Years industry experience
- 7 Years in private practice
- LISW-CP (South Carolina)
- LCSW (Florida)
- Certified in EMDR through EMDRIA
- Certified in Constructed Awareness through CCAC
- Best of South Carolina Honorable Mention winner in the Mental Health & Therapy Practices category
- Currently in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna
- Self-pay sessions begin at $165
Through my experiences going on mission trips and volunteering for disaster relief initiatives, I’ve learned how to identify and meet the needs of hurting people – even in times of crisis. My desire to meaningfully help others was further sharpened while working in a variety of professional settings including local nonprofits and the public sector.
I’ve been married for 27 years and have three beautiful adult children. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending quality time with my nearest and dearest. Creativity is a significant part of who I am, and I enjoy pottery, ballroom dancing with my husband, and traveling to new places whenever time allows.
What I believe
Toxic relationships can deeply hurt us, but healthy relationships can help us heal.
Healing is always possible.
Nothing hurts quite like traumatic pain or the whispers of deep depression. But there is real hope and help available. Psychological breakthroughs are possible. The world of psychology and PTSD research has come so far, and I have seen true healing unfold. Emotional pain is not the end of your story. Even after traumatic experiences, life can still be beautiful.
Those who pursue healing are some of the bravest souls I’ve ever met.
As part of my ongoing education as a therapist, I participate in therapy myself, so I know what it’s like to be on the client-side of therapy. I know the courage it takes to be honest and vulnerable, and I have so much compassion and respect for my clients. When you are with me, you are with someone who ‘gets it,’ and sees you for the brave individual you are.
“Hope is being able to see that
there is light despite the darkness.”
Desmond Tutu
Who I help
Helping traumatized adults recognize, identify, and process the past pain embedded in their current experiences is what I do best. Most of my clients are adults aged 35-65 who are coping with the impact of trauma and need somatic therapy intervention. Specifically, I am well-suited to support the following types of individuals:
- Adults experiencing major life changes such as a loss or divorce
- Adults processing past emotional pain, including childhood trauma
- Adults with PTSD, depression, and anxiety
- Adults who feel as if they are living in fight-or-flight mode and need help with emotional regulation
- Adults learning how to manage, regulate, and resolve intense emotions
- Adults coping with severe emotional, physical, and psychological triggers
My clients are courageous.
They don’t want to miss out on the best life has to offer.
They want to heal their emotional wounds, and they are willing to ‘do the work.’
They are willing to invest in healing their past pain. Because…
They’re tired of living life in survival mode.
They’re done with feeling detached from who they are.
They want to learn how to feel safe in their body again.
They are ready to experience restoration.
They want to rise above what happened, and they welcome compassionate support as they cultivate peace.
How I Help
Go from overwhelmed to overflowing.
From weekly sessions to my deep dive intensives, I will act as your personal advocate and guide who follows you into the dark place and helps you find your way back out. Through our collaborative relationship, you’ll learn grounding techniques and develop the mental and emotional skills necessary to overcome your triggers and resolve your trauma.
My most popular therapeutic techniques and services include:
- EMDR trauma therapy
- Constructed Awareness counseling
- Polyvagal-informed therapy
- Intensive therapy sessions
- Trauma counseling
- Depression and anxiety counseling
the problem is coping with the problem.”
Go from overwhelmed to overflowing
Healing your pain is not a hopeless cause.
‘Doing the work’ is not always easy, but restoration is possible. By attending to your emotional wounds, it is absolutely possible to reclaim your joy and find authentic fulfillment in life. Rebuilding self-trust is a remarkable act of courage, and you don’t have to do it alone. I have learned that having a compassionate, qualified trauma therapist to come along side you can make all the difference in recovering from trauma. Therapy can help you manage and communicate your emotions effectively so you can feel safe trusting yourself and others.
If you’re curious to learn more about my approach to therapy, please schedule a complementary discovery call. I’d love to hear from you and learn how I can best support you on the road to restoration.