Anna Hoover, , Therapy in St Louis Park, Minnesota

Anna Hoover, MSW, is dedicated to helping individuals across Minnesota navigate life’s challenges through a compassionate and evidence-based approach to therapy. She provides individual therapy for adolescents, adults, and seniors, specializing in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. With a deep commitment to fostering resilience and self-acceptance, Anna tailors her therapeutic approach to each client’s unique needs, empowering them to regain control over their mental health and well-being. Anna is especially passionate about working with individuals struggling with body image concerns, eating disorders, and relationships with food. She integrates her knowledge of diet culture, mindfulness, and self-compassion into therapy, helping clients build healthier relationships with themselves and their bodies. Additionally, Anna specializes in working with individuals facing ADHD, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), using evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and exposure therapy to create meaningful change. Beyond her clinical expertise, Anna is dedicated to serving diverse populations, including individuals in the adoption and foster care system, those with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She strives to create an inclusive and affirming therapeutic environment where all clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Her ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) allows her to provide accessible and culturally competent care to members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Anna’s passion for art deeply influences her therapeutic process. As a professional artist, she enjoys incorporating creativity into sessions, exploring the healing potential of artistic expression. She is actively involved in hosting art exhibitions and aspires to pursue an art therapy certification. Outside of work, she finds joy in weightlifting, advocating for social justice, celebrating Halloween, and caring for her two beloved cats, Luna and Junie.