Anna Smalling, LISW-CP
Anna received her Masters of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. She has extensive experience working with clients who have experienced trauma – both blatant trauma like sexual assault or something more latent like rejection, emotional neglect, etc. Anna also works with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, low self esteem/worth and emotional regulation challenges. Anna utilizes many different techniques tailored to your individual needs including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.
Anna sees life as a series of patterns and themes many of which we are not entirely aware. Through the therapeutic process she can help individuals untangle their struggles and get to know their true selves and live authentically. Anna is honored to hold a safe space for you to engage in this process and understands the courage it takes to start therapy.
Anna offers both in person and online sessions. You can contact her at 843-259-2060 or email her at therapy@annasmalling.com.
Emily Johnson received her bachelors degree in psychology from Dartmouth College in 2000. After graduating, she spent time in the corporate world before taking the leap to follow her passion for helping others. After earning her Masters in Social Work from the University of South Carolina, Emily worked at MUSC’s Institute of Psychiatry for five years before opening her private practice.
Emily enjoys working with clients to help make positive life changes. To aid in clients’ recovery/growth, she assigns “homework” between sessions: books to read, videos to watch, and exercises (written or otherwise) to complete. She sees the therapist role as similar to that of a tennis coach. First understand what is “off” with your swing. Then learn the correct technique. Then practice, practice, practice. Slowly your game changes and you look back over time and see how your hard work has paid off.
Emily currently lives in Charleston with her husband and three children.