Anna Martirosyan

My Story:

Hello! I’m Anna, a Master’s Level Clinician, and I’m so happy you’re here! With almost a decade of counseling experience, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care that is culturally responsive and tailored to each client. From a young age, I had a deep interest in people’s stories, both in literature and in life, especially the parts of one’s story that are shaped by struggle, anxiety, and resilience. I love helping people make meaning of their pain instead of being defined by it. This is particularly why I enjoy working with children, teens, and young adults : with the proper tools and support, their story can shift in lasting and life-changing ways.

Being invited and trusted to be a part of someone’s story, whether your own or your child’s, is a privilege that I hold with great care. Whether you or your child are seeking therapy for the first time or you are looking for a better fit, I am here to help simplify what can feel like a very daunting decision. Reaching this page often means you’ve already taken the hardest step: recognizing that something isn’t working and that support could help.

How I work:

My counseling style is both empathetic and gently direct. While I’ve worked with countless clients, I treat each client uniquely and tailor each session to the client’s specific needs, honoring their experiences and worldview. I do not “fix” my clients nor resolve all of their concerns; instead, I educate and equip them with tools that they are then able to employ themselves. Ultimately, I’m doing a good job when I’m out of a job, and my client is able to utilize the tools that were taught in therapy while being connected to a safe and supportive community.

I specifically focus on OCD, anxiety, and life transitions. Understandably, many clients struggling with these issues turn to avoidance or distraction as a way to cope. But over time, these patterns can quietly intensify the very pain that they are intended to relieve. Unfortunately, avoidance only makes issues get larger over time. In therapy, I validate what you are facing, help you make sense of your pain in the greater narrative of your story, and help you uncover your inner strength as you work towards healing. In my sessions, I often remind my clients, “Life is tough, but so are you!” as a way of both naming the hardship of their current reality as well as their capacity to meet it. I would love to have the opportunity to work with you as we walk through what feels difficult and support you in moving forward with greater freedom and healing.

About Anna:

In addition to the clinical work, I am also a full-time school counselor and enjoy helping students reach their full potential. When not working, I LOVE to read, especially the classics! I think classic literature is universal and does an amazing job of portraying all the complexities of the human condition and experience, and, therefore, it will never lose its relevance. I also love to spend time with my family and friends. I have two daughters (preschool and elementary) who keep my life pretty busy and exciting!

• Bachelor of Arts in Russian from the University of Georgia
• Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Georgia
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Georgia
• Master of Education in Professional (School) Counseling from the University of Georgia
• P-12 Professional School Counseling Certification