- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Anna
Anna Owens is a LPC-MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider) practicing in Tennessee with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and blended family issues. Sessions are described in straightforward terms and focus on practical skills and clearer thinking.
Anna uses short-term tools and longer conversations to help people manage hard emotions. She teaches coping skills, points out patterns that keep problems going, and helps people decide what to try next. Expect direct conversation about behaviors, thoughts, and choices rather than abstract explanations.
Her work often includes relationship topics such as communication problems, commitment issues, codependency, and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with career stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and anger. Attachment and abandonment themes are included when they connect to current problems.
Sessions balance skill practice with reflection. Clients may learn mindfulness exercises, cognitive strategies to shift unhelpful thinking, and methods to tolerate strong feelings without acting on them. The therapist describes this as building tools people can use in daily life.
People who come with difficult histories - domestic violence, trauma, or toxic relationship patterns - find a therapist who addresses both safety and forward steps. The process asks for honest self-checks and active practice. It is practical work aimed at clearer choices and steadier functioning.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small committed steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills for noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right method is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit best based on the person's goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as the work progresses.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, and reduce travel time. They let people practice new skills in the context of their everyday routines and bring real situations into the conversation for immediate problem-solving.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, and blended family issues among other topics.
What is her general therapy style?
She combines practical skill teaching with reflective conversation, using approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with adults on a variety of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a TN LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.