Anna Ponder (she/her/hers)

LCSW, MSW
Accepting Clients

Hi there! I strive to create a safe space for you to be seen and heard. My approach is collaborative, nonjudgemental, and empowering.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California
Supervised by n/a

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I provide telehealth services to teenagers and young adults residing in the state of California. I primarily specialize in working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and substance use. I am an LGBTQ-affirming therapist and all are welcome. I look forward to walking with you towards healing, growth, and living the life you have dreamed of!

My Background and Approach

I know this time in our world is leaving several of us feeling uncertain, anxious, depressed, a range of various unwanted feelings and emotions. These are normal, and I am honored to assist you work towards inner peace, emotional well-being, and achieving your behavioral and emotional goals. I am able to adapt clinical techniques based on the needs of each client. I operate from a strengths-based, client centered approach. I offer a personalized approach to help each of my clients achieve the growth, healing, insight, hope and confidence that they are striving for. I have significant training in different therapeutic backgrounds including CBT, DBT, MI, and ACT. I have worked in the social work field for the past eight years treating adults and teenagers.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Depression
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $120 - 140/session

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