LPC, 9 years of experience
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over nine years of experience . I earned my Masters in the Science of Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University, a member of A & M University in Texas. As a counselor, my hope is to create a supportive relationship that my client will feel validated, heard and seen within a safe environment.
In our first session, we will discuss important aspects of what counseling can provide for you. We will briefly go over what it is you are looking for in counseling and your hopes for your healing journey. We will spend this first session getting to know each other to determine how to meet your needs.
I believe a collaborative and positive relationship between client and counselor proves to benefit the journey to healing. I believe in the Golden Rule and will reflectively listen with an open mind and heart, without judgement or labels. My Christian faith influences how I conduct myself and my counseling approach whenever a client requests this support. Counseling will be a team effort between client and therapist, as we create a treatment plan to meet your specific and unique needs. It is my honor and privilege to walk with you on your journey to healing.
Our path to healing is one that has to be chosen and desired. Our healing journey will take time and effort, yet can have much needed rewards afterwards. Majority of my experience is working with individuals within the context of childhood trauma. I am trained in Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Person Centered Therapy. Although I have experience and training in multiple modalities, I am eclectic in my approach to counseling as no one theory fits each client’s needs.
Anna Baldwin offers therapy covered by Parkland Community Health Plan - Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Texas.
I have been trained in EMDR therapy modality by an EMDRIA certified program. I have been using EMDR to treat clients who have trauma, anxiety, and panic attacks. I have had training and success in utilizing EMDR via telehealth as well.
I have had extensive training in TF-CBT. This is the use of CBT with specific concentration on techniques for trauma. I have experience in using this modality with those who have endured childhood trauma.
I have had training in IFS. This modality is used to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, and feelings of disconnect with self. This modality treats the parts of self in order to heal the whole self.
I have had extensive training and experience with play therapy. This modality is used for all ages in various aspects of addressing mental health issues. Play is an important part of learning, expression, and self regulation regardless of age.
We are not only mind and body but spirit as well. Addressing all aspects of our whole being can be beneficial to our healing journey. Majority of therapy modalities have a foundation that can be traced back to scriptural support. When a client request to have their spiritual needs supported or addressed, I am able to offer this support to them as well as other treatment modalities.