Anna Kirkley

Anna Kirkley is a highly experienced and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor based in Missouri. With over eight years of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, Anna brings a non-judgmental and open-minded approach to her practice. She is dedicated to supporting individuals of all sexual orientations, genders, alternative lifestyles, spiritualities, and traumatic experiences. Anna firmly believes that each person is the expert on themselves and aims to help clients understand and accept themselves better. She assists clients in standing in their own power and setting boundaries with others, while also equipping them with the necessary skills to navigate their world effectively. Anna recognizes that when relationships are strained, environments are challenging, needs go unmet, or traumas occur, common responses such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse may arise. Through her therapeutic approach, Anna helps clients identify and heal the root causes of their concerns. Together, she and her clients work towards long-term improvement and develop skills that can be applied throughout life, building resilience to future stressors. Anna’s warm, compassionate, and interactive style of interaction creates a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. She utilizes a range of approaches, including humanistic person-centered therapy, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational