Anna has worked in the mental health arena for her entire adult life. She has worked and studied in several Latin American countries but has called the Bay Area home since 2005. Anna loves to work with individuals, families, and couples. She has an extensive background in supporting adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety and depression, survivors of trauma including complex trauma, as well as individuals battling addiction. Anna received her Master’s in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, and is also an alumnus of Carleton College and the University of Chile. Additionally, she has obtained a Certificate in Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II). Anna is bilingual in Spanish.
Anna incorporates mindfulness and self-compassion in therapy sessions and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy in her practice. She endeavors to create a safe space for clients in order to address the real issues causing distress and to develop effective strategies to reach and maintain a higher quality of life. Anna is here to help and understands how overwhelming and scary life can be. Therapy can be intense, but it can also be a comforting space for nonjudgmental self exploration and growth.