About Ahna N. Cates

As a clinical mental health counselor-in-training, my main focus is on building a therapeutic space where clients can feel comfortable being their authentic selves. I enjoy helping people identify their main values and live in alignment with those values. My approach integrates ACT, Existential, and Person-Centered approaches. I believe that relationship-building is very important in therapy, which is why I aim to collaborate with clients to create an experience which encourages authenticity, meaning, and reflection.

Most of my professional experience is with children and adolescents, but I am always happy to work with any age group. My past experiences as a Direct Care Worker and Registered Behavior Technician taught me about the importance of consistency and patience in any therapeutic environment. I also especially enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ population.

If you think that therapy may be the next step for you, I would love to be part of that journey.