Anella Garness, MA, LMHC, Therapist in Sanford, Florida

Specialties:

Anxiety Caregiving Depression/feeling down Family conflict General relationship issues Marital stress or divorce Panic attacks Premarital counseling +35

Ages Served

11-75+

Does Not Manage Medication

Provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Anella Garness (She/Her)

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

Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Individual Therapy: Ages 11-75+
Family Therapy: Ages 11-75+

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 & work issues
Caregiving
Depression/feeling down
Domestic violence & abuse
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Emotional abuse
Gender identity & mental health
LGBTQ+
Mid-life transitions
Panic attacks
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
Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
Bipolar Disorder
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Ethnic identity & mental health
Family conflict
Focus, concentration & memory
Gender identity & mental health
General relationship issues
Immigration/cultural status
Intense mood changes
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Mental health during perimenopause
Other women's health concerns
PMS & PMDD
Premarital counseling
Race, culture & mental health
Self-injury or cutting
Sleep issues or insomnia
Social skills & communication
Stress related to discrimination & social injustice

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 & mental health
General relationship issues
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Panic attacks
Parenting
Premarital counseling
Retirement
Self-esteem
Stress management

Therapy Types

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
EMDR Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Parenting Support

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

University of Central Florida

Locations

LifeStance Health
722 Trade Way
Sanford, FL 32771

Get Directions Phone Number

407-863-4001

407-915-4387

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If you want a completely honest nice therapist who doesn't just agree with what you say and views things from many perspectives Anella is the one. Anella is super nice and never once has made me feel judged and invalidated. She has provided me the tools and skills to use and has helped me in many ways and still continues to do so. I can ask the same question a 1000 times and she never gets frustrated or mad. She overall has a lot of patience and cares a lot about each individual that she meets. It’s like she just always knows what to say in the moment. Shoutout my therapist Anella. :)

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Delaney L.

Jul 23, 2026

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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 also very accommodating to anyone's schedule and considerate of your time. She is sharp, efficient, and very professional. I recommend her highly!! 10/10 stars!!!

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Sallyanna M.

Aug 20, 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.

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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