Anna Tennent-Riddell
Anna is here to support you with healing from relational trauma, navigate anxiety and depression while fostering healthier emotional connections.
Anna is here to support you with healing from relational trauma, navigate anxiety and depression while fostering healthier emotional connections.
Youâve experienced trauma in your family or romantic relationships.
You feel stuck in negative patterns in your mental health or relationships.
Youâre experiencing relationship distress and want to strengthen emotional connection.
Youâre looking for an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who provides a safe and non-judgmental space.
Youâve experienced trauma in your family or romantic relationships.
You feel stuck in negative patterns in your mental health or relationships.
Youâre experiencing relationship distress and want to strengthen emotional connection.
Youâre looking for an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who provides a safe and non-judgmental space.
Anna is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping clients explore and heal from relational trauma. Whether it manifests as anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, emotional overwhelm, or physical symptoms, Anna provides a safe, non-judgmental space for growth and healing. Having personally experienced the impacts of family trauma, including the complexities of having a parent who is a trauma survivor, she deeply understands the journey of letting go of past injuries and achieving mental health goals.
In couples therapy, Anna focuses on fostering emotional connection and safety between partners. She helps clients break free from negative patterns, understand their emotional needs and reactions, and build stronger, more loving relationships. Whether in a monogamous, polyamorous, or open relationship, Anna supports her clients in creating a foundation of clear and caring communication. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, she values a sex-positive and inclusive approach.
Annaâs therapeutic style is rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based principles. Her down-to-earth and curious nature helps clients process difficult emotions with support and self-compassion. She blends insight, problem-solving, and occasional humour to empower her clients to move forward with confidence.
Outside of therapy, Anna is usually busy looking after her spunky, strong-willed daughter and anxiously figuring out how to be a âDance Mom.â She loves to unwind by spending time in nature and reading graphic novels. She is inspired by the people in her life who show a strong sense of ethics and care for others.
Master of Social Work, York University, 2014
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy)
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship (International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused therapy)
ADHD Certification Course (PESI)
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers