Dr. Glenna Anderson

When I was a kid, I often got in trouble for being too loud with asking questions and calling adults out on things that didn’t seem fair to me. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an advocate of some kind. A career in social work, then, made total sense to me when I discovered the field as an undergraduate at San Jose State.

Two more degrees and a license later, I still carry the spirit of that little girl, fighting for the underserved. I have a long history of diagnosing and treating adults with severe and chronic mental illness. I take my work very seriously and it’s important to me to help my clients heal, grow, and thrive.

My clients seek my services as a way to recuperate from lifetimes of overworking themselves into worthiness. I guide them toward unlearning the things that taught them they weren’t enough. I give them the tools they need to create wellness and wholeness in a way that’s unique to who they are.

Through my private practice and my brand, Therapy is a Lifestyle, I want to help you see yourself in new ways - without the lens of your trauma. I specialize in anxiety disorders, EMDR, and other trauma-informed approaches to help you do that.

Let’s take the journey toward your recovery, together. Being here is your first step!

As a social worker, my therapeutic approach is eclectic. This means I use a variety of therapeutic modalities and techniques to best serve my clients. I believe in a strengths based approach, highlighting the areas that are already working well for you and building on these areas to see real, sustainable change.

Your very first session is always an intake session Here I will ask you questions about your overall history in order to determine the best way for us to move forward. You can expect me to ensure you feel comfortable, as I know it's only our first time meeting. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and make sure you feel good about moving forward.