Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in New Braunfels, TX

I received both my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. I have been in private practice for more than 10 years. Prior to private practice, my career began as an inpatient therapist on locked units at psychiatric facilities Cambridge Hospital (currently Sun Behavioral Hospital) and West Oaks Hospital. In addition to my inpatient work at West Oaks Hospital, I was a group facilitator with both adolescents and adults for the outpatient extension of the hospital: The Excel Center. My work at The Excel Center involved daily group therapy in both the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).

Because of my work with the acute psychiatric population in intensive treatment settings, I am able to work as a generalist practitioner. I work with most issue from depression, anxiety, and OCD to trauma, addiction and relationships struggles... just to name a few.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) degree from the University of Massachusetts Global. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in multiple settings facing various complex mental health issues, including OCD, depression, anxiety, ADHD and mood disorders.

As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Healtn and Family Nurse Practitioner, I bring a unique whole-person perspective to mental health. I have over 11 years of experience as a nurse practitioner treating a variety of acute and chronic physical and mental health conditions. Reaching out for help can be an important first step. I will create a space where you feel comfortable in that first step. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms for the first time, looking for a new provider, or seeking a different approach to your current treatment, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

Anna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who obtained her MA in Professional Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. Anna is based in Waco, TX where she sees clients in person at our Waco, Texas location and online.

Therapeutic Orientation:

· Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

· Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

· Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

· Attachment Based

Who I Work With:

· Youth (ages 10+) & Teenagers

· Young Adults/College Students

· Parents/Caregivers

· Women

I also offer faith-integrated counseling for those who want their beliefs to be part of the process.

I believe in the principles that I share and use them in my own life to bring joy and rejuvenation. I have a deep commitment to mindfulness, embracing each moment with presence and gratitude. I want to help you find your own place of peace and a direction that leads you to wake up each day with a sense of hope and belonging. I also have a special certification to work with first responders, as they have very unique and specific individual and family dynamics.

EMDR, Play therapy, trauma informed therapist, specializing in eating disorder treatment and kids

My clinical style is warm, structured, and collaborative. I emphasize clear communication and shared decision-making with my patients. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where people feel heard and respected.

I have an AGACNP background, which supports my ability to assess medical comorbidity and understand complex medical/psychiatric overlap. I am also DOT-certified, which reflects my knowledge of safety-sensitive considerations and careful medication risk assessment.