(she/her)
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Anzjole Callahan, a counselor who believes therapy should feel welcoming, motivating, and supportive from the very first session. My approach is reflective, collaborative, and focused on client strengths. I work alongside you to understand your daily challenges while helping you build tools that create real change in your daily life. I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults who are navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and difficulties with motivation or self-confidence. My work is trauma-informed as well as socially and culturally competent. With over a decade of experience in DC schools, I also specialize on behavioral issues and navigating social-emotional disabilities in the school setting. My counseling style balances empathy and patience with practical, solution oriented strategies. I believe insight is important, but growth happens when you leave sessions with skills you can actually use. Whether that’s improving communication, managing emotions, setting boundaries, or developing healthier patterns of thinking and behavior, I'm certain we can find a solution that works. Let's build something great together.
During your first virtual counseling session, we will complete and discuss a new client intake form. This is a standard practice that focuses on getting to know you and building a comfortable foundation for our work together. We may talk about areas such as your emotional well-being, stressors you are currently facing, personal and family history, relationships, work or school experiences, and any past counseling or mental health support you may have received. This first session moves at your pace. You are always welcome to share what feels most comfortable, and there is no pressure to tell your entire story right away.
At the heart of my work as a therapist is one simple belief: healing happens through genuine trusting relationships. As a person-centered therapist, I lead with connection first. My greatest strength is creating a space where people feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued as the decision maker on their journey. I bring curiosity, reflection, and authenticity into every session, because I believe therapy works best when you can show up as your real self, not a polished version of who you think you’re supposed to be. I believe people already carry the capacity for growth within them, my role is to help create the kind of relationship where that growth feels safe, empowering, and even a little playful.
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults who are ready to better understand themselves while developing practical skills to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and emotional balance. I work well with adolescents, young adults, and adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward but are open to reflection, growth, and meaningful change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a clinician, I believe that our thoughts and mindsets shape our beliefs and our beliefs ultimately shape our behaviors, responses, and outcomes. I use CBT to support my clients with identifying what mindsets and beliefs lie at the root of their behavioral choices and reshape them to their advantage.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
While I acknowledge the significance of long term therapy that really uproots timeless behavioral cycles, I also value finding meaningful solutions, resolving challenges, and growing forward.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
At the heart of each of my therapeutic approaches is you. The person in front of me is the pulse of my practice. Even as a professional, I deeply believe that no one is more of an expert on you, than you. Together, let's create a plan that supports your goals.