Anna Borrelli
Whether you're going through a difficult life transition, trying to improve your relationships, or seeking personal growth, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way. My name is Anna Borrelli and I have been a therapist for 4 years which has allowed me to work with a variety of differing experiences. My therapeutic framework stems from the view that therapy is a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. It is not a linear process to reach your goals but I believe it is a rewarding one.
First session
First sessions are all about getting to know you and what inspired you to take the step towards change. Whether you are new to therapy or a seasoned client, my greatest priority is to make you feel comfortable, safe, and heard. I recognize that there may be a lot of baggage you are carrying and you may not feel inclined to share your whole life story with me in a first session- and that is totally okay! I also acknowledge that you are an expert of your own experiences. I approach the therapeutic relationship with tremendous respect for you, your past, your culture, and any aspect of your identity. Come as you are and you will be welcomed into a space that makes you feel appreciated for you.
Strengths
In sessions, I pull from a variety of tools and techniques to help you get to the heart of what is going on and to find strategies to feel better so that you can move forward with lasting change. My approach to therapy is collaborative and individualized to your needs, values, and identity in order to help you recognize your strengths and overcome the challenges that you feel you need to address. My professional experience includes being an outpatient therapist for individuals and couples, a school counselor, an intensive in-home therapist, and a group facilitator for anger management and relationship courses. As your therapist, my goal is to help you gain insight, build resilience, and develop tools to create a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors all influence one another. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you to either modify or better manage one area at a time to create change in all of the areas- helping the change process to feel less overwhelming.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Sometimes, we come across difficult thoughts and feelings that seem to get in our way of living the life we want. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you feel more free to choose how you respond and live in a way that feels meaningful to you.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotions change all of the time, making them difficult to understand. Emotionally Focused Therapy helps you better understand your emotions and relationships so you can feel more secure, connected, and understood- to yourself and with others.
Motivational Interviewing
Being sure of our voice, wants and needs, and who we are can be difficult. Motivational Interviewing helps you better grasp what you want to change, what matters most to you, and what may be getting in the way so that you can find your own way forward.
Psychodynamic
Our past experiences, patterns, and relationships shape us. Psychodynamic Therapy allows you to to understand how your past shapes your thoughts, feelings, and relationships today so you can create meaningful change.
Location
Virtual sessions