Anna’s Experience:

Anna holds a masters degree in Social Work from New York University (NYU). Anna also have a post-master’s certificate in Spirituality and Social Work from NYU. 

Anna holds two bachelor degrees from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University. They are both Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Gender Studies. While at Arizona State, she/they also gained a minor in Business.

Anna holds a License in Clinical Social Work, meaning that she/they have worked enough hours in the clinical field to gain a licensed status. In addition, she/they are trained in multiple evidence based therapeutic models. AYA does not practice therapy, however, this experience informs Anna’s coaching practice. AYA’s role is defined within the limits of coaching. If therapy services are needed, AYA can support you in identifying appropriate resources.

She/they are currently am taking additional courses to enhance my identity as an accomplice for Black, Indigenous & People of Color. If you are curious what it means to be an accomplice (not an ally) please read this helpful article.

AYA’s Values:

Antiracist | We believe that as citizens of the United States, the dominant culture taught to individuals is one rooted in white supremacy. The goal is to continue to unlearn & decolonize our thoughts, actions and emotions to create a sustainable, healthy, “power with” relationships. This involves challenging racism and actively working to change the policies, behaviors, and beliefs that perpetuate racist ideas and actions.

Authentic Approach | Anna believes in working from a place of genuine authenticity. Anna believes in sharing pieces about herself/theirself as it is beneficial for the client. It is important as well to balance this with centering the client in all of the work, thus, it will not be the focus of our conversations.

Compassion | Anna holds deep compassion for her/their clients and what they are experiencing.

Collaboration | We work better when we work together. Anna believes in letting client’s lead the way, utilizing their own intuition to tap into what will be best for their healing.

Power With | Coaching often have a power over dynamic, meaning that the therapist/coach is seen as having the answers to heal an individual. Anna believes in creating power with structures in services to ensure that there are no pedestals, gurus or masters. Only you hold the keys to unlocking that which keeps you locked up. Our work is helping you discover where the hidden keys are.

Trauma Informed Approach | We utilize a social justice lens, strength based and trauma informed approach in all of our work.

Unconditional Positive Regard | Utilizing concepts from Humanistic therapist Carl Jung and Collaborative Problem Solving practices, Anna believes People do well if they can, not if they want to. This means that rather assuming a person is intentionally acting in a certain way for some negatively-based reason, Anna believes that people create solutions for themselves based on their access to skills. Furthermore, “unconditional positive regard involves showing complete support and acceptance of a person no matter what that person says or does. The therapist/coach accepts and supports the client, no matter what they say or do, placing no conditions on this acceptance. That means the therapist /coach supports the client, whether they are expressing "good" behaviors and emotions or "bad" ones “ (Source)