Anna Nestor-Hendricks
Drawing on my experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families, I take a collaborative approach to counseling by working with you to establish measurable goals while providing support and guidance. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology and my Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling.
I will meet you where you are, offering empathy while also encouraging accountability and growth when needed.
I am an independently licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
First session
My goal in our first session is to build rapport and help you feel comfortable, heard, and understood. I’ll ask questions to get to know you and learn more about what brings you to counseling, but you can share at your own pace. If you’re not sure where to start, that’s okay—we’ll figure it out together. By the end, we’ll have an idea of where to begin for treatment goals and whether I’m the right fit for you.
Strengths
I’m a counselor who genuinely cares about the people I work with and wants to see them succeed. I want my clients to feel comfortable being themselves and know they can be vulnerable and honest. I meet people where they are, offering empathy and support while also encouraging accountability and challenging them when needed. I know everyone is different, so I tailor my approach to each person’s needs and goals. Whether I’m working with an individual, couple, or family, my goal is to help them better understand themselves and each other, work through challenges, and make meaningful changes.
Ideal clients
I have had the privilege of working in multiple aspects of the mental health field. I have served clients 6 to 80 years of age within inpatient, outpatient, and emergency crisis settings. I have experience in individual, couples, and family counseling services. Throughout my career, I have heard from many clients of their negative experience with counseling, feeling "stuck", or that counseling has never made a difference. These statements are what motivate me to continue being a counselor. I want to break that pattern for individuals and provide them with a positive counseling experience filled with guidance, empathy, goals, resources, and results.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice patterns in their thoughts and how those thoughts affect their feelings and actions. Together, we explore practical ways to reframe unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and make positive changes in everyday life. My approach is collaborative and supportive, giving clients tools they can use both in and outside of sessions.
Compassion-Focused
I help clients be kinder to themselves, calm self-criticism, and handle life’s challenges with more balance and care.
Couples Counseling
I help couples improve communication, strengthen their connection, and work through challenges together in a supportive, understanding way.
Location
Virtual sessions