Anna Vantsevich
Anna Vantsevich, LLPC (she/her)
Where she studied:
BS Neuroscience - University of Michigan
Master of Health Informatics - University of Michigan
MA Clinical Mental Health and Art Therapy - Wayne State University
What she does at Reset Brain and Body:
Therapist
Location:
Ann Arbor
Meet Anna…
Who is your ideal client?
Clients who are ready to explore their deeper selves and go beyond cognitive talk therapy are ideal for my style of therapy! Those who feel stuck, squeezed, torn, or burdened and wanting to free themselves from a limited experience to live as their authentic selves are clients who might enjoy my compassion focused and creative expression therapy approach.
Why do you like being a therapist?
With training as a classical musician and an academic background in neuroscience and research, being a therapist combines my love for the arts and science. I find it meaningful to companion people in their healing process and offer tools/skills/practices that empower them to make their wellness hopes their lived reality.
What’s something you wish people knew about therapy?
As cliché as it sounds, change takes time. Some epiphanies can happen in the first few sessions and some life changes can come quickly, while other skills and insights require a growing in awareness, nurturing of courage and refueling of willpower for shifts to occur. Remember, however long this process takes you says nothing about your strength or character. Having a therapist that understands you, and listens to your feedback of what’s working and not working is also important. This process is a collaboration.
Why can people benefit from therapy?
Therapy can hold space for people in a way that other relationships aren't designed to do - as a therapist, I use a variety of skills to help clients find inner and outer clarity, become more themselves, and feel empowered to live their lives fully.
What's something you'd like clients to know about you (or how you work)?
I believe that it is the therapeutic relationship that matters most in this work; this means that I want to build a healthy and appropriate working relationship with my clients by being open, genuine and compassionate. I also would like clients to know that I use non-traditional methods such as body movement, art making, sound, mindfulness practices to help clients process difficult emotions, face challenges, and make difficult choices.
---
A book that you think everyone should read:
"The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices" by Casper ter Kuile
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A classical pianist
Favorite quote?
"To believe there is something wrong with us is so pervasive in the culture, we need an intervention - something to interrupt our thoughts and remind us of something else." -Brené Brown
What is your go-to “feel good” song?
"Take on Anything" by Rebelution
What is your favorite way to move your body?
I love my indoor bike - it's a way to move even if the weather is not cooperative.
Specialties:
ADHD
Anxiety
Coping skills
Depression
Grief and loss
Identity discovery, loss, building
LGBTQ+
Life transitions
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sleep issues and insomnia
Spiritual exploration
Stress
Trauma
Therapy for Creatives (performance anxiety, creative blocks, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, rejection - for art, theatre, voice, music, etc.)
Works with:
Adults
Young adults
Older adults
Teens
Intervention styles:
Choice Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Creative Expression and Art Therapy, Existential Theory, Meditation, Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care
Anna Vantsevich