Anne Leiter, MA, LCPC

Anne believes that our past experiences shape our lives and that it is important to carefully examine critical and sometimes difficult moments. She believes that there is no “quick fix” in therapy and that true change takes time. By doing this, we are able to acknowledge and process associated emotions ultimately helping us to become our healthiest selves. Anne primarily uses Psychodynamic theory while incorporating mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment, and Relational Therapy. She is warm and empathetic, humorous and honest. She provides a safe space where clients can explore and hopefully discover their purpose in life. Anne takes the time to understand what brings her clients into therapy, learns each client’s personal histories and perspectives, and collaboratively facilitates self-discovery, clarity, action and positive growth.

Anne’s goal is to help her client’s explore and discover who they truly are. She understands the impact of this discovery firsthand and that this exploration can lead to a life that is more fulfilling, more gratifying, and more successful. She provides a therapeutic environment that is unconditionally accepting and inclusive, her clients feel accepted and free to express and explore.

At Ace Counseling, Anne successfully works with those who seek to have a better understanding of self. Her specialties include working with victims of narcissism, relationship concerns, body image, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and trauma. Anne is passionate about supporting clients who are searching for life purpose, those looking to feel better about themselves and to feel better in general.

Anne is a graduate of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Counseling Psychology program and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University where she majored in Vocal Performance. She continues to study Psychoanalysis at The Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.