Brianna Anson, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Healing is my life’s calling.
Since childhood, I’ve felt a deep pull to help others find relief from their suffering, and that calling was amplified by my own healing journey through relationship abuse, generational trauma, and mental health challenges. It was through my own therapy journey, particularly through expressive arts that I learned transformation is healing and possible for anyone, even if they don’t talk about it.
Every step of my education and experience has been an intentional choice—to sharpen my skills, deepen my understanding, and guide others toward their own healing. I firmly believe that we can only help others as deeply as we’ve helped ourselves, and my own therapy journey has profoundly shaped how I support my clients.
My background experience
Graduated from Alliant International University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
I’m currently a PhD student in Depth Psychology with a specialty in Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices through Pacifica Graduate Instutite (expected graduation 2028)
Completed an EMDRIA-approved Level 1 EMDR training and currently working towards certification.
Completed a 1 year Expressive Art Therapy program and became a Certified Expressive Arts Therapist since 2023
Areas of focus
As a trauma-informed therapist I believe that most mental health challenges are rooted in a trauma stuck in our nervous system. I’m trained in multiple trauma modalities - specifically EMDR and IFS, so I can tailor treatment to exactly your needs. With most of my clients, I help identify and heal trauma, develop coping skills for emotional regulation, manage triggers, build healthier relationships, and improve self-esteem.
I’m also a first-generation Filipino-American who had to navigate living between cultures and expectations, so I understand the struggles and impacts of generational trauma, and help parents heal so they can stop the cycle.
Outside of therapy, I am an artist myself! I love to paint, wire wrap crystals, cuddle my cat, and exercise. I am also a Level 2 Certified Reiki Practitioner, which I enjoy and practice regularly.