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Anna Owens

Anna Owens, LPC-MHSP

Therapist · Tennessee · 11+ years of experience

Partnering to rebuild strength and clarity

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  • trauma informed
  • practical skills
  • relationship focus

About Anna

Anna Owens is a licensed psychotherapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, and major life transitions. She brings 11 years of clinical experience and listens without judgment as people work through painful or confusing moments. Her approach centers on partnering with each person to find practical ways forward.

In sessions she encourages people to notice difficult feelings and to take small, steady steps toward change. She uses tools that teach coping skills, build emotional awareness, and strengthen boundaries. Her work often addresses trauma, addiction concerns, intimacy issues, anger, low self-esteem, and workplace strain.

Clients can expect a direct but compassionate style that balances support with action. She emphasizes building inner strength and practical skills rather than quick fixes. Therapy may include reflecting on patterns, trying new ways of responding, and developing habits that fit everyday life.

She also works with people on complex relationship dynamics such as narcissistic abuse and toxic partnerships. That work focuses on safety, clarity about limits, and reclaiming a sense of self. Anna describes the therapeutic process as curating one’s life - removing what no longer serves and making space for new experiences.

Her background combines trauma-informed practice with evidence-based methods. People ready to sit with hard feelings and do honest work will find a partner who helps them set goals, practice skills, and notice progress over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Anna uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and moving through life changes by focusing on what matters rather than fighting every feeling.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and practice new responses. CBT helps with depression, anxiety, and problem patterns by breaking tasks into concrete steps and skill practice.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person’s needs, and adjust as work progresses. Clients help shape which techniques are used and how sessions move forward.

Confirm session formats before booking, since they are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow people to continue steady work when routines change, helping therapeutic progress stay consistent over time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, and many life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style blends compassion with practical work. Sessions combine reflection, skills practice, and goal setting to help people change patterns and manage strong emotions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 11 years of experience working in mental health and brings that background to client care.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She holds the credential LPC-MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider) and is based in Tennessee.

Can I meet with her if I live outside the United States?

She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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