Anna Balkema

Hello! It is my pleasure to make your acquaintance!

My name is Anna and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a native Oregonian, an Oregon State University graduate (go Beavs!), and received a master's degree in Social Work from Portland State University in 2019. I am a mom to one dog, four cats, and two human teenagers, and when it's not raining, you can find me out in the garden, eating chocolate, or listening to 90's music.

I serve individuals aged 10 through older adulthood and believe it is never too late to try something new. Conditions I treat most often include anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, anger, grief, and navigating becoming your most authentic self. I am an affirming, accepting, LGBTQIA+ ally and clinician.

Life is hard, but therapy doesn't have to be. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, which means that we will explore topics of your choosing, when you feel safe to talk about them. Therapy with me is a check-in space, a place to take a deep breath during honest moments, and a judgement-free zone where you can talk about anything that matters to you.

During our first session, we will get to know each other, cover practice policies, and start laying the framework for your personal therapy goals. Sessions are 55 to 60 minutes long, usually once a week, and I schedule appointments for one month out at a time.