Anna Owens, LPC-MHSP
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 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.
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Therapeutic approaches
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.