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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Embodiment exercises
About Ayanna
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with three years of experience, Ayanna Hatcher supports people with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship strain, family issues, and grief. Ayanna speaks English and uses approaches that involve body-centered practices and experiential work. Ayanna is non-binary and frames sessions around anti-oppressive care and values-based connection.
Ayanna focuses on helping people notice how their body responds to stress. Sessions include gentle sensory activities and embodiment exercises to increase awareness. The work leans on creative practices and guided reflection rather than only talk-based methods.
Clients can expect opportunities for self-inquiry and small, practical exercises during sessions. Ayanna emphasizes breathing work and simple somatic techniques that can be used between meetings. The aim is to develop tools that feel manageable in day-to-day life.
Ayanna’s stated approach centers on empowerment-driven connection and attention to historically marginalized identities. Discussions address how social context and relationships shape feelings and behavior. The process blends experiential practice with talk, offering concrete ways to try different skills.
Background and training include a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential in Maryland and practices described as trauma-focused care, holistic methods, and consent-informed work. The therapist invites collaboration on goals and pace. To start, visitors can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How Ayanna uses embodiment and experiential techniques online
Ayanna describes their work as involving gentle sensory activation, embodiment exercises, and creative reimagining. Sensory activation means noticing what the body feels in simple ways - for example attending to breath or small movement - to reduce tension and increase self-awareness. These practices can help with anxiety, stress, and grief by offering concrete ways to shift physical reactions.Embodiment exercises are short, guided activities that focus attention in the body and on present-moment experience. Creative reimagining uses imagery or expressive prompts to explore alternatives to habitual reactions and to practice new responses to relationship or identity stressors.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to decide which practices fit their goals and comfort level. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone practice breathing or movement skills in their everyday setting while discussing what comes up with a licensed professional.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist support?
Works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship strain, family issues, and grief.
How would sessions typically feel?
Sessions combine talk with gentle sensory activities and embodiment exercises. There are practical breathing and movement practices to use between appointments.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Has three years of clinical experience as an LCPC in Maryland.
What credential does the therapist hold and where are they based?
Holds an LCPC credential in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
Does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.