Ana Ervin, M.A., LCMHC

Board Certified Counselor

People didn't make sense to me for a long time. They'd say one thing and do the opposite. Their words didn't match their actions. Then I took Introduction to Psychology as an adolescent and suddenly I had a framework for understanding why. I was hooked.

That curiosity led me here, helping adults understand their own patterns and change their relationships.

My Path to This Work

Therapy is my second career. I spent years in HR and accounting, but what I loved most was when people came to my office to talk about their lives. Eventually, I made it official.

Before I became a therapist, I was a client. I experienced the lasting change EMDR and hypnotherapy made in my own life, and that’s why I trained in both. I don’t just know these methods work; I’ve lived it.

How I Work

My role is to guide you with clinical precision toward the goals you’ve set for yourself. You are the driving force. I bring the expertise to make sure that drive takes you where you want to go.

I use EMDR, clinical hypnotherapy, and talk therapy to address trauma, panic, anxiety, and the patterns underneath them. For clients with a biblical worldview, faith is woven throughout, as part of how we understand who you are and what you’re capable of.

I also value efficiency. If lasting change is possible in fewer sessions, we’ll get there. The pace is set by what will move you forward most effectively, not drawn out longer than it needs to be.

Who does well

You can already name the pattern. Not just “I’m anxious,” but the actual shape of it: the hesitation before you speak up, the over-functioning, the way you handle conflict, the place you keep getting stuck.

You know what’s yours to change. You’ve stopped waiting for your spouse, a colleague, or a friend to respond differently before you move forward. You’re here to figure out your next move, not to build a case for why someone else should change first.

You take ownership, even when it’s inconvenient. If you’re a parent who’s been running yourself into the ground trying to keep your kids from ever feeling disappointed, some of our most important work may be helping you get okay with them having a hard feeling and watching them get through it.

You’re curious about yourself. Many of the clients who do best here are business owners and professionals invested in their own growth. Nothing is wrong with them; they simply see what’s in their way and want it gone.

You’re willing to be uncomfortable. “I know, but she won’t take it well” is a natural first reaction. The work begins when you can say, “I can’t control that person. Help me figure out what I can control.”

What to expect

You might come in for a specific issue: trauma, panic attacks, anxiety, or a pattern you can’t break. We’ll address it directly. My role is to recognize what’s keeping you stuck and which tools will move you forward most effectively. Your role is to do the moving.

Before each EMDR or hypnotherapy session, I’ll check in: are you willing to do this today? This work moves at the pace of your honesty, not my agenda.

What I ask of you is simple: show up honestly. If something is too much, say so. If you’re not sure it’s working, tell me. If you notice something shifting, don’t minimize it. Do the work between sessions, and stay focused on what’s yours to change. I’ll guide us through the rest.

Ready to Start?

You set the destination. If you’re ready to move toward it, let’s talk.