Specialties
Types of Therapy
Locations
Who I Help/Clientele
Ages
Languages
- English
Spiritual Integration
- Buddhist
- Christian
- Hindu
- Jewish
- Muslim
- Secular & Non-Religious
About Anna Marie Kennard
"Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment."
― Brené Brown, PhD
Therapy is rooted in empathy and the belief that no one should face life’s challenges alone. Anna works with but not limited to, adolescents, young adults, individuals, and couples, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space to share struggles, explore emotions, and feel truly heard. Anna works collaboratively with clients to develop goals and supports them every step of the way through the process. Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Anna helps clients develop practical coping skills to manage stress, regulate emotions, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Sessions are guided by a client-centered, humanistic approach, honoring each person’s experiences, strengths, and goals. Mindfulness practices are thoughtfully integrated to cultivate presence, self-awareness, and calm, supporting clients in navigating life with greater resilience, insight, and self-compassion.
When Anna is not counseling, she can usually be found spending time with her cats, playing games with her family (though she admits she’s far too competitive!), going on walks, playing pickleball, or experimenting with making sourdough. She also enjoys finding small ways to bring calm and joy into everyday life whether that’s through a good book or watching a show.
Anna Kennard is under the directed experience and clinical supervision of Alice D. Hoag, Ed. D.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Criminal Justice)
Georgia State
Master of Social Work
University of Georgia
Anna earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University. Anna has worked with children, teenagers, young adults, couples, and families, supporting them through life’s challenges with empathy and practical strategies. Anna’s clinical experience began with internships at Family Promise, providing case management and support to families, and at Hillside, delivering intensive in-home services to adolescents. She also worked at View Point Health, supporting adults navigating mental health challenges, and at a private practice providing therapy to children, teenagers, couples, and adults. Throughout all of these experiences, Anna has integrated Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her work, helping clients develop coping skills, manage emotions, and find balance and resilience in their lives.