Anna Kelleher, RD, LD, LMSW
Therapist
Hi, I’m Anna. I am a licensed Master Social Worker. Additionally, I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, an Associates of Science degree in Human Services. I am currently pursuing credentials to become a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and I am thrilled to be working as a therapist at The Current Therapy Services. I love working with adolescents and adults as they seek to realize a life, they can fully thrive in.
Along with my passion for social work I believe in a whole-body wellness approach and work as clinical dietitian for the University of Missouri Healthcare system. At MU Healthcare I provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for a variety of medical conditions, but I specialize in eating disorder recovery. I aspire to empower individuals to improve their health and quality of life by giving them the tools and resources to achieve their individual goals.
In my own life, I have seen how medical and mental illness impact all aspects of a person and how important an integrated healthcare approach is when helping people heal the entirety of who they are as physical, emotional, and spiritual beings. I utilize a strengths-based perspective and employ empowerment theory when working with clients. These theories add depth and breadth in my ability to empathize, validate and empower others to achieve their full potential.
Clients appreciate my warmth, sense of humor, dedication, and easy-going personality. I strive to meet clients where they are, I am patient and accepting of all people and feel honored to be a part of someone’s journey.
I am trained in Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am also currently training in Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT). I am under the supervision of Kelsey Esser, MSW, LCSW. I have worked as a student clinician and volunteered locally at the Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic (IBHC) providing individual therapy, group skills, case management services and educating providers on the importance of screening practices to identify individuals at risk for eating disorders.
Through my lifetime I developed a passion for not only nutrition and health, but also a human beings potential for growth. As a clinical therapist and dietician, it is my goal to help people have a better relationship with food and their bodies. Key elements of my success in both professions are my ability to listen, empathize, reflect, and validate clients. Clients can expect that I will provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapy space as they seek to create positive change in their lives.
Anna’s rate is $105 per therapy hour. Anna is in the process of being in network with United Healthcare.