Hi, my name is Anne. I would like to share a bit of my life with you. Ever since I was in high school I knew I wanted to help people find a healthier, happier existence. I have learned how since then, through formal training, supervised counseling and life, which is often the best teacher. I worked in both secular and non-secular settings until I came to a vulnerable point in life where I had to step back from my career and take care of my four children. Thankfully my husband is supportive and we followed God's instructions together raising healthy children, managing prolonged unemployment, parental sickness and death, as well as learning how to navigate life's changes.
That first summer after I chose to obey God and focus on my family, we spent a lot of time on the beach. I walked miles. Prayed more than I walked. One day while walking and praying I tripped over a piece of white milk beach glass, and I was given the idea of Beach Glass Counseling for my future, my now, that sustained me through all the difficulties that come from life transitions. My identity was solidified. My emotions and unhealthy understanding of the busy life were healed. I developed better boundaries and deeper levels of compassion, kindness, patience, love, and understanding. My faith was sharply defined and increased. I grew more authentic. I am aware of the ever changing nature of existence and the ebb and flow of life.
When I meet you I will view you through a realistic lens, believing that you've done your best. You will learn to trust the process of counseling and share your story, your strengths and hopes that have brought you this far. And I will be honored when you allow me to walk this road with you. Counseling is all about you becoming even better. It is about taking the broken shards of life and smoothing the edges. It is about seeing the beauty in transformation. It's about you becoming you.
Thank you for choosing Beach Glass Counseling.
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Anne Penn, MA, LPC, NCC, MITS is a fully licensed, IFS informed, certified EMDR psychotherapist, specializing in individual, couple and family therapy. She maintains a private practice in Michigan.
Anne is proud to live in the Great Lakes State. She attained her BA in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor College. She then went on to receive a MA in Counseling and a specialization in Couple & Family Counseling from Oakland University. Anne is a trained supervisor through the Mentoring Institute and has completed the TeleMental Health Training Certificate Program from the Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC. Anne is a certified EMDR therapist listed on EMDRIA.org.
Anne's vision is to provide Christ based, professional & confidential counseling with integrity and compassion.