Anna Pemberton

I’m a Maryland-based LCPC and Perinatal Mental Health-Certified psychotherapist specializing in attachment-focused trauma therapy. My approach incorporates Parts Work/IFS, Brainspotting, and somatic practices. I often work with birth givers who are managing the challenges of family building and the complexity of this season of life. I use somatic tools to help resource clients' nervous systems, support a reconnection to their sense of self, and enable them to live a more wholehearted, authentic life. A core aspect of my work is helping clients expand their capacity to be present with all parts of their human experience. I deeply believe that healing is possible, and this belief profoundly shapes how we nurture our children and engage with our families and communities. I empower clients who are navigating the complexities of growing their families to become more assertive, set boundaries, and trust their inner wisdom throughout the fertility journey, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. With specialized training and experience in the treatment of trauma, I support survivors of sexual violence, interpersonal/relational trauma and complex trauma—especially as they navigate new parenthood. Body-based perinatal therapy helps for: * Struggling to tolerate emotions, feelings, and sensations from the body * Experiencing difficulty with vulnerability and what we cannot control * Facing challenges in getting your needs met * Having difficulty trusting yourself as a decision-maker * Ongoingly grappling with self-doubt and self-worth * Processing losses and grief