Anna Halliday, LMHC-QS, CST

  • “I love my work because I enjoy connecting people with self-compassion and a gentle understanding of why we do what we do. I counsel clients from a dynamic, identity-affirmative approach full of warmth and acceptance. I work with individuals and couples in my practice and often encourage my clients' growth by recommending additional resources. I enjoy helping clients develop their own unique voices to write their personal life narratives. As I see it, taking charge of your story is essential for effecting change, growth, and self-actualization. I also strongly believe in a holistic path to healing that integrates therapy with balanced sleeping and eating patterns, self-care, and physical movement to promote wellness.

    My journey with chronic pain has deeply shaped my approach to healing. For years, I struggled to find relief and understand the impact it had on my life. It wasn’t until I discovered the benefits of acupuncture and massage that I began to experience meaningful relief. This personal experience inspired me to found Healing Space Therapy Collective—a place where we integrate these holistic practices with therapy to offer a path to wellness that addresses both the mind and body. I’m committed to helping others find the same relief and balance that has been so transformative in my own life."

  • “A little more about me… I earned Masters degrees in Mental Health Counseling at Teachers College, Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Women and Gender Studies from the University of Miami. I'm currently studying for a PhD in Clinical Sexology with the International Institute of Clinical Sexology and will soon qualify as a Certified Sex Therapist and Kink Conscious Professional. I have training and experience working with culturally diverse and marginalized populations coping with trauma, loss, poverty, substance use, and mental illness.”

  • Anna is passionate about providing identity-affirmative therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals and those with ENM and kink lifestyles. She has a background in couples therapy, as well. Some of her areas of speciality include:

    • Depression and anxiety management 

    • Trauma coping

    • Couples Therapy 

    • Transitions and life changes

    • Life and Relationship Coaching

    • Relationship difficulties 

    • Identity exploration 

    • LGBTQIA+ identities

    • Sexuality 

    • Ethical non-monogamy

    • Letters of Support for HRT and GAS

    • Emotional Support Animal letters

    • Disability from work and school letters