About Anne

Anne is a caring, compassionate, non-judgmental professional that has a love for serving others through counseling.  She is very passionate about having and fostering authentic and transparent relationships with others.  Anne’s experience as a wife, a mother, and a former middle school teacher gives her a personal understanding of many different walks of life.  This enables her to help couples experiencing marriage difficulties and allows her to relate especially well to adolescents and other parents. 
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In her spare time, Anne enjoys researching topics she’s passionate about, doing aerobics, listening to jazz, and enjoying time with her family.  She believes we all have the potential to live a healthy, fulfilled life if we are willing to take risks.  She collaborates with her clients to establish goals to meet the unique needs of each individual.  Anne would be honored to come alongside you in your journey towards growth and healing.    

Therapeutic Approach

Anne’s desire is to come alongside those who are hurting and help them to heal by showing them love and compassion.  She works to create a safe environment where people feel the freedom to verbalize their struggles without bias or judgment.  She uses CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and is a DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Informed therapist.  Anne also uses therapeutic games, activities and art with adolescents.  

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education--Millsaps College, Jackson, MS
Master of Arts in Marriage/Family Therapy and Counseling—Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS
 
License & Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi—License #1959
National Board Certified Counselor
Certified in Prepare/Enrich and Symbis for pre-marriage counseling
Level 1 Gottman Marriage Counseling Training 
 
Professional Leadership/Honors
Founder/co-leader of Connections Professional Consult Group for Licensed Mental Health Professionals
Founder/Owner of Madison Counseling PLLC