• Pepperdine Community Counseling Clinic, MFT Trainee
• Pepperdine University, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy (Summa Cum Laude)
• Pennsylvania State University, Dual Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Psychology (Summa Cum Laude)

As someone who grew up in the entertainment industry, Callaghan relates strongly to the ways in which working professionally from a young age shapes one’s understanding of identity, self-worth, and relationships. Her own experience growing up as a precocious child gave her unique insight into the challenges of redefining oneself beyond early labels and expectations. As such, she feels especially called to work with anyone feeling isolated by their identity or alienated by their circumstances. 

Rather than viewing change as an ending, Callaghan believes it can become the beginning of a more authentic chapter. By reclaiming the parts of your story that you’d like to erase, edit, or rewrite, you can make strides towards peace. Whether you are coming to terms with childhood trauma, breaking up with a partner, coping with a loved one’s disability, transitioning from a creative profession into the traditional job market, or facing an entirely different crossroads, therapy can help you rediscover agency when life feels dictated by circumstances. You might feel stuck. You might feel a sense of “this is it” about your life. Therapy with Callaghan aims to help you find perspective and hope when you feel there’s none.

Beyond entertainment and identity development, Callaghan provides a validating space for those with sensory processing sensitivity. Also known as highly sensitive people, HSPs often experience profound relief when taught coping skills to help them thrive where they used to hide. Callaghan also works with children of deaf adults (CODAs), as well as loved ones of those with other visible and invisible disabilities. Callaghan’s own life experience has given her a well of experience in how othering and inexplicable such circumstances often feel.

• Center For Discovery Beverly Hills: Eating Disorder Treatment Center. Associate Marriage & Family Therapist.
• Liberation Institute: Community Mental Health Center. Clinical Traineeship.
• Lifescape Recovery Mental Health Center: Outpatient PHP and IOP for co-occurring disorders. Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee.

Anna offers a collaborative space to uncover what may be holding her clients back from living the life they envision. Anna’s warm, engaging, and non-judgmental style allows her clients to show up authentically. Anna works to uncover someone’s potential for healing and growth by first building a strong therapeutic relationship. Only then can clients explore all aspects of their unconscious mind, body and spirit. Anna’s training and life experiences have influenced her interest in using creative expression as a powerful tool for healing and growth.

Coming from the strict world of competitive dance to high-pressure careers in advertising and tech taught Anna how deeply we internalize myths about productivity, control, self-discipline, and self-worth. Now, she helps others unlearn those beliefs, identify unrealistic expectations, and reconnect with their true potential.

Anna earned her MA in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute with a focus in depth psychology and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Media, Culture & Communications from New York University. Anna’s training includes specialized outpatient eating disorder treatment at Center for Discovery, Beverly Hills and previously, community mental health at the Liberation Institute.