Meet Anette
I have been intrigued by the complexity of human beings and the pursuit of meaning and happiness as far back as I can remember.
During my teenage years, I performed in theatre in Sweden. I continued my pursuit of acting in Los Angeles in my 20s and enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute and the Playhouse West. Acting became a source of healing for me and opened the door to where I actively sought out healing, balance, and growth through various means of studies and practices such as yoga and meditation.
I was drawn to both philosophy and psychology in college and completed part of my degree at Naropa University, an Eastern wisdom, Buddhist inspired college, recognized as the birthplace of the mindfulness movement.
I further practiced and received training in yoga and meditation from various teachers and schools in Los Angeles and New York City throughout the years.
I eventually came to a cross road in my life when I decided to turn healing and well-being into a profession where I could use my experiences, strengths and hope helping others.
“Much of what we call emotion is nothing more or less than a certain kind—a biased, prejudiced, or strongly evaluative kind—of thought.”
~Albert Ellis
I incorporate philosophy, psychology, and mindfulness into my work.
I went back to school and graduated with a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University in New York. After graduating, my particular interest in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) evolved and I received post-graduate training in REBT from the Albert Ellis Institute in New York.
REBT draws heavily on Greek, Roman, and Eastern philosophy, and I consider myself lucky to be able to integrate my interests of philosophy, psychology, and mindfulness into my professional life working with clients.
