Ann is the founder of RED MOUNTAIN COUNSELING CENTER, LLC. She holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University and a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Family Studies and Child Development from Arizona State University. Ann is trained as a Level II EMDR therapist (www.emdr.org).

In addition, Ann is working toward certification in Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (www.iceeft.com)

Prior to opening her private practice, Ann worked as a primary therapist at Calvary Addiction Recovery Center, a faith-based residential and outpatient treatment center for substance abuse and problem gambling in Phoenix AZ.  She also held a position working for a private counseling agency in the area of parent/child reunification services.  Before becoming a licensed therapist, Ann worked as a Community Education Specialist for a large nonprofit agency providing education and training throughout the state of Arizona for the prevention of substance abuse among youth and families.

Ann has 20 years experience serving in the faith community as a recovery workshop leader, teacher, and facilitator.  She brings a level of understanding regarding many of the needs and issues facing the church today.  Ann enjoys working with clients from a diversity of backgrounds both within the faith community as well as secular arenas.

Ann's passion is to help individuals and couples heal from life's hurts and challenges, and recover a sense of joy, peace, and freedom for living.