Anna is a highly skilled and dedicated Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), National Certified School Counselor (NCSC), and National Certified Counselor (NCC) who specializes in providing comprehensive mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. With a focus on children, adolescents, and young adults, Anna brings a wealth of expertise to her clinical practice. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based treatment modalities, with a particular emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). This diverse toolkit allows Anna to tailor her interventions to the unique needs of each client, fostering a therapeutic environment that promotes healing and positive change. Her commitment to staying informed about the latest advancements in the field underscores her dedication to providing the highest quality of care to those she serves.
LAC
Anna Sosely
Anna's educational journey reflects her commitment to the field of counseling and her dedication to helping others navigate the complexities of mental health. She earned her B.A. in English/Secondary Education from the College of New Jersey and subsequently pursued her M.A. in School Counseling at Montclair State University. Her academic journey at Montclair State also marked the beginning of her doctoral studies in Counselor Education, showcasing her aspiration for continuous learning and professional growth.
It was during this time that Anna discovered her passion for working with teens and young adults facing mental health challenges and family-related difficulties, particularly through her hands-on experience in a group home setting. With over seventeen years of experience in a school counseling setting, Anna has honed her skills in crisis intervention and management.
Specialties
Teens and young adults dealing with school refusal
Depression and mood-related disorders
LGBTQIA+ and Gender Identity
Perfectionism
Anxiety Disorders
Stress Management
Grief and Chronic Illness
Clinical Focus
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Solution-focused Therapy
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
Motivational Interviewing