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Anna Owens

Anna Owens, LPC-MHSP

Therapist · Tennessee · 11+ years of experience

Calm guidance for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Tennessee
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
LPC-MHSP
Languages
English
License (Tennessee)
LPC-MHSP · No. 3990
NPI
1386124907

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  • Trauma-aware support
  • Values-based tools
  • Practical coping skills

About Anna

Anna Owens is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) with 11 years of clinical experience. She helps adults and adolescents who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction, and life changes. Anna is familiar with issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, aging and geriatric issues, and intimacy-related concerns. She emphasizes practical tools and steady support during difficult moments.

Anna focuses on clear goals and steady progress. Sessions often include learning new coping skills, setting boundaries, and practicing ways to manage strong emotions. She works with each person to identify patterns that no longer serve them and to build new habits that fit daily life.

Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods to match what a person needs. Anna uses techniques that help people notice thoughts and feelings, test unhelpful beliefs, and build more flexible ways of living. The work can be direct and occasionally challenging, but it is aimed at helping people feel more in control and more connected to their values.

Anna draws on a trauma-aware perspective when appropriate, and she helps clients who have experienced abuse or toxic relationships find safety and clearer boundaries. She also supports those managing caregiver responsibilities and the emotional strain that can bring.

People who choose Anna can expect a collaborative process where the therapist and client set goals together. She invites clients to reflect, practice new skills between sessions, and track small changes over time. The emphasis is on practical steps that make daily life easier and more meaningful.

Areas of expertise

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 remote care

Anna frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take small actions that match what matters to them. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal goals. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common element in her work; CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anna collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time so the work stays relevant and practical for everyday life.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session options are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings, avoid heavy bandwidth by choosing audio-focused meetings, or schedule appointments around work and caregiving responsibilities. Talk with Anna about how to shape sessions so they fit your routine and make steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anna commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, addictions, caregiver strain, and aging and geriatric issues among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and goal-focused, blending acceptance, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and client-centered conversation to teach practical coping skills.

How long has she practiced clinically?

Anna has 11 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider.

Where is she based and licensed?

She practices in Tennessee and holds the credential LPC-MHSP in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does work with international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling and attendance.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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