Therapy for Queer and BIPOC New Yorkers
Experience deep, body-based and relational therapy that helps you move through life from the inside out.
Therapy Brooklyn New York
Available for in-person therapy in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and offering virtual therapy sessions across New York state.
You’re an expert at shape-shifting:
first to ascend out of not having enough, then to excel in spaces not built for you and finally to make yourself indispensable.
Now, you’re ready to let go of the performance and step confidently into who you really are.
Therapy Services
Body-based counseling for queer and BIPOC New Yorkers who are done shape-shifting for belonging and safety.
Somatic Therapy
Utilizing your body and senses along with your mind to heal from the inside out.
Relational Therapy
Person-centered, so you feel connected on a human to human level.
Hi, I’m Anna!
(sounds like ‘Ana’)
I'm a bisexual, Latiné, biracial woman, former professional dancer, and licensed therapist (licensed clinical social worker, to be exact!). Both as a dancer and as a person, I've spent years learning the difference between performing for survival and moving from inner truth. That distinction is the foundation of everything I do in the therapy room.
I work somatically and relationally — meaning we use what happens in your body, and between us in the room, as the primary data. I'll guide you in relearning your inner cues, making sense of old survival strategies, and reconnecting to the part of you that already knows how to stay grounded, courageous and clear about who you are and what matters.
My Approach to Therapy is:
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Let’s face it - American society was founded on anti-Black racist beliefs that harm all people of color / the global majority. I believe that anti-Black racist beliefs perpetrate harm from micro- to macro-levels: from person to person, within our communities, within our workplaces and educational institutions, how they are baked into and enacted through legal policy, and even the beliefs we’ve internalized about ourselves.
I am committed to the life-long learning of anti-racist practice and unlearning of white supremacist implicit biases and beliefs. In the therapy room, this means I’m critically investigating how power, identity, and implicit biases may be showing up or impacting our work.
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Sexuality feels like a taboo subject to many, even in the therapy room. I view each person’s experience of their sexuality as uniquely their own, and an integral part of being human.
I approach talking about sex in an open, non-judgmental, and inclusive way, and believe that exploring sexuality can be a window into unspoken wounds, deep relational desires, and that fantasy offers your mind-body’s creative solutions to healing those wounds and fulfilling your needs.
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Through both training and my work with those who have experienced severe, big T trauma (sexual assault, childhood abuse and neglect, for example), I have learned that the impact of trauma can shape almost all parts of your life - beliefs about the world and yourself, to how you feel in your body, to even how you experience time.
I understand how to work with and improve post-traumatic symptoms, such as depersonalization, panic, or hypervigilance. I also understand how to approach your care in a way that honors your experiences with compassion, does not push you anywhere your system isn’t ready to go, and cultivates your sense of agency and efficacy.
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I see gender identity and expression as a spectrum that is highly individual to each person, and recognize that trans and non-binary people have always faced very real threats to their safety, rights and personhood that are alive and well today.
As a cis-gender provider, I believe that continually educating myself re: the trans experience is an ethical responsibility, I also believe that naming power dynamics in the therapy room is an important step to establishing psychological safety and trust.
You want to feel grounded, confident and powerful.
I’m here to help you uncover your innate wisdom that already knows how.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am available. for in-person therapy sessions in Greenpoint Brooklyn and provide Telehealth sessions to residents of New York state.
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I am an out of network provider, meaning I am not in-network with any insurance companies. However, if you have out of network benefits, you are welcome to use them.
I can submit claims for you myself (via a company named Thrizer), or provide monthly superbills for you to handle reimbursement with your insurer directly.
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If you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance company will typically reimburse you for 60-80% of the cost of each session after you’ve met your deductible.
I’d be happy to check your benefits for you! Just make sure to have your insurance card handy, with your Member ID, during our free intro call.
Or if you prefer, you can confirm the benefits of your health insurance plan, with your insurance provider directly. Just call the number on the back of your health insurance card listed under Member Services.You can ask them the following questions:
Do I have out-of-network outpatient mental health coverage? Am I able to use these benefits for telehealth?
What is my out-of-network deductible?
How much of my deductible has been met this year?
Do I need a referral from an in-network provider to see someone out-of-network?
What percentage of outpatient psychotherapy sessions are covered per session?
How much will I be reimbursed for a 60 minute psychotherapy session (CPT code: 90837)?
How do I submit claim forms for reimbursement?
How long does it take for me to receive reimbursement?
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A consult call is a chance for you to explore just that!
Sign up for a complimentary, 15 minute phone call so we can discuss:
What’s going on in your life and what you’re hoping to change
I will share a bit about me and how I work
You can ask me any other questions you have
We’ll discuss rates, availability, and scheduling
Ready to Start?
Book a free 15-minute consultation call –
no commitment, just a conversation.