About Anna
Anna Patterson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She works with people facing life changes, relationship strain, career uncertainty, or challenges like anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Her approach is warm and direct and she aims to make sessions feel grounded and understandable.
She uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, and motivational interviewing to match each person's needs.
How Anna works
Sessions center on clear goals, practical steps, and steady reflection rather than jargon. Anna pays attention to how past relationships shape present feelings and helps people notice patterns that get in the way. Her style is collaborative and respectful.
She listens for what matters most to the person in front of her and adapts strategies so they fit everyday life. Homework and small experiments are often part of the work to test new ways of coping. Anna has 11 years of experience as a clinician in Florida and brings that background to sessions without assuming one-size-fits-all solutions.
She also addresses issues such as aging and geriatric concerns, attachment difficulties, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. People who choose to work with Anna can expect straightforward conversation about goals, targeted exercises between sessions, and a focus on building skills that carry into daily routines.
Anna lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Anna works with
The areas below are the ones Anna selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses; online sessions can help people notice patterns and practice new ways of relating. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and listening so the person feels heard and supported while they set their own pace and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can be done between sessions and reviewed over video or chat.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit those needs. This collaborative process allows adjustments as progress is made or priorities change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different situations. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text are useful for brief reflections, check-ins, and follow-up between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on meaningful therapeutic work.
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