Anna believes that communities thrive when connections—to both people and resources—are strong. As a Kansas City native with over 15 years of experience, Anna has worked across a diverse range of settings, from agencies to academia and clinical practice to consulting. She was inspired by early work on amazing teams, and created HTC as a solution to the tension between the desire to be part of a great team and the need for balance and freedom of time. She thrives on being surrounded by smart and interesting people, and therapists in particular who are equally compelled to learn and help people feel better and build lives with intention. 

This breadth of experience has shaped a deep commitment to helping individuals and organizations live and work in alignment with their core values. Known for a blend of straight talk and clinical expertise, Anna creates a safe and spacious atmosphere for growth. At Heartland Therapy Connection, this means leading a team of dedicated clinicians who strive to enhance the lives of their clients and help reduce the effects of trauma, who want to worry less about the administrative work. Client care is at the center of all we do, and that means supporting each therapist in providing the very best care. 

Professional development is also part of the equation. Anna is a lifelong learner, and loves helping therapists develop their personal clinical style, and supporting organizations through change and fostering healthy workplace culture. Through supervision and consulting, Anna has supported individuals and groups prioritizing growth and values aligned, meaningful work.

Anna is a nerd at heart, who also loves DBT, EMDR and the Enneagram.  She has an outsized affection for podcasts and spreadsheets. Anna has two kids and two cats and believes that balance sounds good, but knows how messy it can be!