Anna Detlefsen is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
The pressure to succeed, need to “keep up,” fear of missing out and desire for good relationships and work satisfaction can all evoke strong emotions. However, society teaches how to block and avoid them. We do it quite well: alcohol use, drug use, screen time…there are a multitude of ways to avoid our feelings. When we do acknowledge them, we swat them away with mantras learned since childhood (“Mind over matter,” “get over it” and “suck it up”). Thwarting emotions is not good for mental or physical health and emotional avoidance comes at a cost. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues, including depression, anxiety, attachment, trauma and relationship issues. It is my goal to help create a space of authenticity and compassion while helping clients work towards a place of wholeness and self-acceptance. If you’re ready to stop fighting with your feelings and start working towards living your best and full life, then I’d love to work with you.