Anna Pappalardo is a licensed professional counselor who views counseling as a calling and is deeply committed to the transformative power of therapy. She understands that discussing painful experiences equips individuals with the strength to overcome them. With a compassionate heart, she listens to the many challenging stories her clients share, continually seeking wisdom to best support them. Anna has extensive experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, co-occurring disorders, stress, and life transitions. She is dedicated to helping clients of all ages—ranging from late teens to the elderly—navigate behavioral issues, substance abuse, relationship challenges, self-esteem, career counseling, spirituality, and women’s issues. Her counseling style is characterized by warmth, interactivity, and a non-judgmental approach, recognizing that each client is the expert of their own life. By integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and other effective treatment modalities, Anna emphasizes the importance of therapeutic life skills and beliefs as powerful tools in conquering life’s challenges.