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Therapist in Sanford, Florida Anella Garness, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 11-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Anella Garness, Therapist

Anella Garness, MA, LMHC

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Caregiving
Depression/feeling down
Family conflict
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Panic attacks
Premarital counseling
Self-esteem
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Social skills & communication
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
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Anella Garness is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She has over 5 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in both outpatient and residential settings. She has extensive experience with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. Her areas of interest also include trauma and resiliency which resulted in her decision to become trained in EMDR.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Family conflict
  • General relationship issues
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Premarital counseling
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • Gender identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • ADHD
  • Anger issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other women's health concerns
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • Caregiving
  • Family conflict
  • Social skills & communication
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Premarital counseling
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Central Florida

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Anella Garness. You can also call 407-863-4001 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about Anella Garness

Anella is kind, nurturing and validating. She always looks to help her clients improve their wellbeing by taking the necessary steps to address them each one at a time. She is sharp and very professional. I recommend her highly!!
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Sallyanna M.

Sallyanna M.

Jun 04, 2026
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Anella is incredible! She's an amazing listener who gives homework and is sure to follow-up. She gives great strategies and coping mechanisms that are so helpful. 10 out of 10 EVERY TIME!
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Tiffany P.

Tiffany P.

Jul 15, 2024
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Was Leary at first but I look forward to my sessions and it helps me through the week. Great relief to let some things out and to work through my battles.
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Susan C.

Susan C.

Sep 03, 2025
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Registering for my appointment was easy. Anella was friendly, professional and listened carefully. She was thoughtful and compassionate with advice.
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Maureen N.

Maureen N.

Aug 28, 2025
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My therapist is very helpful and compassionate
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Nana G.

Nana G.

Nov 05, 2024
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Dr. Garnelle is awesome!!!
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Apr 29, 2024
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