Anna Hertel Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee

My Approach

Who I Work With
Adults navigating life transitions, relational patterns that feel difficult to shift, or identity questions that once felt settled. I’m drawn to externally high-functioning individuals who are privately struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or the lingering impact of confusing or painful relationship dynamics.

How I Work
My approach is relational, attachment-informed, trauma-informed, and grounded in narrative therapy. I pay close attention to how past experiences, particularly those involving power, safety, narratives, and connection to others, shape present patterns.
I am deeply interested in the stories you carry about yourself: how they formed, how they protected you, and whether they still serve you. Together, we gently examine and reshape narratives that may be limiting your sense of agency.

The Therapeutic Relationship
I believe meaningful change unfolds within a safe and steady therapeutic relationship. Therapy requires both compassion and personal ownership. We move at a pace that respects your nervous system while deepening awareness and building greater freedom in how you relate to yourself and others.

Mind–Body Integration 
I hold an integrated view of mind and body. Emotional distress is not only cognitive; it often has physiological dimensions. I support clients in cultivating awareness of internal states and developing sustainable ways to regulate and build resilience.

408-963-6694 ext 413
ahertel@processes.org
Supervised by a licensed therapist