Anna Long, LCSW
ENERGY-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING & HYPNOTHERAPY
Life is FULL of ups and downs.
Some expected and many not.
I work with individuals in a holistic capacity as they move through life’s transitions in search of more balance and “flow”.
Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’re on the lookout for a therapist that feels like a better fit, welcome to this space.
My name is Anna Long-Stokes and I enjoy working with clients who are ready to turn inwards and find clarity.
Clarity may look like:
Getting clear on the actions, thoughts, patterns and people that are no longer serving you (and what do to about it)
Getting clear on your life path and what steps you’re ready to take to live the life you know (on some deep level) that you came here to live.
Getting clear on your values and how these values feed into your overall sense of purpose and well-being.
Getting clear on what emotions and energies are no longer serving you and how to move through them and beyond them to find more inner peace.
My clients are are typically seeking some type of change and they want a comfortable space to turn to help them process as they take steps towards creating these changes. Essentially, they want a friendly partner as they grow and evolve…someone to bounce ideas off of, someone who won’t judge, but who also help them reflect in a healthy way on what’s working, what’s not and what can be done to change that.
Because let’s be honest…your friends and family (while good intentioned, may not be the best sounding board anymore)
Things we can work through together:
Career/Profession changes, issues, challenges
Relationship challenges (although I do not do couples therapy)
Self worth/self esteem problems
Family challenges
Boundary setting
Treating anxiety through somatic practices and energy tools
Depression
Lifestyle challenges, changes and shifts
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
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Transparent
Therapy works best when we’re transparent and open with one another and this can only been done in a safe (held) space. My clients have reflected back to me for years that this is their favorite part of working with me.
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Body-Energy Informed
Your body and your energy hold within them a lot of useful information about what’s working, what’s not and what you’re ready to do about that. I’m an expert guide at helping clients navigate body-energy communication to create change on a deep level.
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Compassionate
In this Held space, I’m not here to judge you, your past or your goals. I’m here to hold a safe space for you to process what you’re ready to release and what steps you’re ready to take on your individual growth path.
Meet Anna
My first experience with therapy was…terrible. I was 13, super angry and my mom “made me do it!” I’m not sure if I feel worse for me or my therapist, but I know that it wasn’t a good fit.
In fact, I had no plans of EVER becoming a therapist in spite of ALL the signs pointing towards this being a pretty great career fit for me. I planned on doing hair and makeup for a living, but I landed myself a full ride scholarship to University of Illinois at Chicago for a masters degree in social work back in 2005 and told myself I was ready.
But I still wasn’t ready. I took on my clients energy, made all their problems my own and burned out quickly! So I left the field, focused on entrepreneurship and spent many years learning about energy (and how to not take everyone’s on!)
Which brings me to 2024. I have my Clinical License in Social Work and I must say that I adore holding space for clients going through life’s ups and downs.
I’m not delusional: I don’t think that everyday will be or SHOULD be peachy, but it’s so helpful to have a HELD space and someone in your corner to retreat to on a steady-Eddy basis to help you process it all. And what can I say? I’m sorta good at that!
Education:
Bachelor’s of Social Work, Seattle University 2005
Master’s of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2006
Licensure:
Oregon Clinical Social Work License (#L11685)
Are we a fit?
You appreciate compassion, but desire transparency and straight-talk. Things getting awkward?? Let’s address it!
You want a HELD space and a sounding board, but you also want someone who will (lovingly) call you on the actions and patterns that are preventing you from achieving your goals.
You understand that “talking” is only one part of therapy and are open to tapping into other (more energetic)/subconscious approaches to change.
You see therapy as something for “right now”, but maybe not “forever”. Most of my clients are moving through transition and see me regularly until they are ready to step out on their own and move into much less frequent visits. I encourage this level of growth and autonomy.
You’re open and ready to do the inner work (even when it feels hard) and you don’t expect “perfect” results after a few sessions. You understand that change does (and likely will) take time.
How do we get started?
Book a Consultation call. During this call, we can determine which session type will be a good starting point for you. Hypnotherapy can be good for individuals who have had a basis in traditional therapy and are ready to work in deeper layers of the subconscious.
After our consultation call, we can determine if it feels like a good therapeutic fit. If not, there is absolutely no hard feelings and I can try to recommend you to a colleague who might be a better fit.
Book your first call. During our first session we will set up treatment goals and set a foundation for our work together. You will be asked to fill out a few forms electronically before this session takes place.
Ready to Book a Consultation Call?
Please fill out the contact form below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I am able.
If you have questions, please email or call me: anna@heldspacetherapy.com
Let’s work together.
Interested in working together? Please fill out the form below and I’ll be in touch as soon as I’m able.