Annette Mershimer

LPC, EMDR
Accepting Clients

Annette is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma and women's issues.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona

Services
  • Individual
  • Group

About My Clients

My ideal client would be a woman struggling with trauma triggers, relationships, disordered eating, self esteem and/or feeling joy. I have worked inpatient at an eating disorder treatment center and have run a women's intimacy group. I am trained in EMDR and trauma processing model. I am too a trauma survivor and find it is my calling to help women find freedom and wholeness.

My Background and Approach

I have had the honor of working and training at The Meadows, a world-renowned treatment center best known for Pia Mellody’s Model of Developmental Immaturity. She is a pioneer in the field of addiction, trauma, codependency. I have extensive training in a number of different trauma treatment modalities including Post Induction Therapy, EMDR and Trauma Processing Model. I have an integrative and holistic approach. I will help you get to the root through a trauma informed lens. I worked with women in inpatient with eating disorders. I have also run women’s intimacy groups and helped survivors of childhood sexual abuse. If you are looking to feel more joy, purpose, and move beyond coping - I would love to help you on your journey. I can help you to become kind to yourself and be free from debilitating shame.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that every single person is worthy. I also believe people make sense in their context. You are not "crazy" or "defective". My approach is that if anyone had lived your life, they too would be in the same boat you are in (if not worse). I considered you worthy and valuable and will hold the belief for you while you begin to develop it for yourself.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Family Systems
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Psychodrama
  • Relational Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Codependency Eating Disorders Sexual Abuse or Assault
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Medicare
  • ComPsych
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Multiplan
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthSmart
  • First Health
  • America’s Choice Provider Network
  • Arizona Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC)
  • Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
  • Bridgeway
  • ChoiceCare
  • Gila River Health Care
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Health Net Federal Services
  • Mercy Care Plan
  • Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care (MMIC)
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • University Family Care (UFC)
  • University of Arizona Health Plans (UAHP)
  • USA Managed Care Organization (USA MCO)
  • CareFirst
  • Alliance Work Partners
  • ERC
  • Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 150/session

Reach out to Annette