Annie Bretches
LCPC, LPC
As you begin your journey of healing, my priority is to instill hope and encouragement throughout every step. I desire to build a safe and warm environment where clients can feel understood and empowered. I believe that positive change is possible when clients begin to gain new skills and take risks in their lives. My goal is to create an environment where you can explore difficult emotions, identify patterns of behavior, and make progress towards your goals. It is my top priority to build a trustworthy and meaningful relationship with each of my clients. Through a collaborative approach, I will work to create a balance of both challenge and support to help you gain the confidence and coping skills learned in therapy to increase your wellness and self-awareness.
Who I work with:
Ages 16+
Couples (using level 1 and 2 Gottman Method couples therapy)
Premarital counseling
Disordered eating
Traumatic experiences
Grief and loss
Interpersonal relationship difficulty
Depression and anxiety management
Chronic pain and illness
Identity development and life transitions
People in the LGBTQ+ community
People struggling with people-pleasing and perfectionistic tendencies
Qualifications:
Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Education: University of Missouri-Kansas City
Organizations: American Counseling Association
Specialties: Pain Reprocessing Therapy certified, Level 1 and 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Treating Complex Chronic Pain, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Graduate training in couples and family counseling, Trained & Certified by the Original Intuitive Eating Pros
Therapeutic Modalities: Interpersonal psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method, Trauma Informed Care
Hourly rate: $150
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
-Carl Rogers