Are you looking for healing, beauty, hope, and freedom from the things that keep you stuck? Counseling may help and I would love to walk with you.
Tell your story more truly.
All of our stories are shaped by where we have come from, what has happened to us, and the things we have done. But these things do not have to define us. Anxiety, depression, shame, trauma, and struggle do not get to write your story. In therapy, together, we will explore your story - the hard parts, the good parts, and the parts you hide in order to shine light on them and allow the true story of emerging beauty to be written instead. Then, learn to live life from your true identity with the tools you need.
Hi - I’m Anne Jansen - Registered Nurse and Counselor
I was first a nurse, and then a counselor. I spent my nursing career working in oncology, hospice, and post-partum care. My expertise in these areas of illness, death and dying, new life, and transition ultimately led me to my passion - caring for people’s hearts and creating spaces for people to be seen and known in whatever place they find themselves through counseling.
There was no greater privilege than walking with people in their hardest moments. And, having walked hard things in my own life, I also came to know the importance of trustworthy guides and companions for the journey of healing. My own personal counseling compels me in the work I do.
I have been married for 17 years and have 4 children - my interests include flower gardening, all outdoor activities, beekeeping, and raising animals. I am also the Founder and Executive Director of The Well GR - a safe place for all women to come as they are, be seen and known, encounter Christ, be changed, and go and tell.
My approach to therapy is warm, gentle, trauma-informed, and incorporates what we know about how the nervous system works through the science of interpersonal neurobiology and polyvagal theory.
I believe that we are made body, soul, and spirit and we must consider ourselves holistically. I draw from counseling tools including those from IFS, CBT, Narrative Therapy, and the Christian faith.
Specialties
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Counseling for Teens and Young Adults
As 13-27-year-olds you face an extraordinary amount of pressure - self-image, anxiety, depression, social media, school decisions, dating, and more. This is a safe space to gain the tools you need to live your life to its fullest and process the things that are hard.
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Counseling for Women in all Walks of Life
Singleness, dating, infertility, postpartum, menopause, divorce and all sorts of transitions. Each stage of life has unique characteristics and unique struggles which can leave you feeling anxious, alone, unknown, or unseen - not to mention, unsure of who you really are. Together we can process what feels hard, what feels pressing, and what feels scary.
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Counseling for Betrayal Trauma & Infidelity
The wound of relational betrayal requires a gentle, understanding guide AND a fierce advocate. The pain and disorientation you are feeling is debilitating and a way forward can feel impossible. From discovery to disclosure to healing - we will walk the road that honors you, your story, and your desires together. You aren’t alone.
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Counseling to Explore Faith & Identity
Doubt can feel unsettling and unnerving. People who say they follow Jesus do things that hurt us. Bad things happen to good people. Suffering is inescapable. Your questions and your wrestle with God, yourself, and your story are welcome here and will be met with non-judgmental empathy and compassion.
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Counseling for Trauma, Family of Origin, Boundaries, & More
I see clients for a variety of concerns, such as: grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, career concerns, relationship conflict, intrusive thoughts, trauma, family of origin issues, and attachment problems.
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Group Therapy - Confessional Communities
For most people, group therapy can be advantageous to individual therapy. In relationship with others we learn to be fully seen and known. In the context of group therapy we can practice eradicating shame and living more wholly in our “real” lives.
“No matter what our stories tell us, there is always time to retell that story, to create in our lives what God created us to do and be.”
—Dr. Curt Thompson
Let’s schedule a free consultation phone call and see if we’re a good fit.
There’s no commitment, pressure, or obligation.