Ann Plana, MA, LMHCA
ann@ampersandcollective.net | 425-340-5317 | she/her/hers
Hello — I’m so glad you are here.
You may be here because something in your life isn’t working the way it used to. Maybe you feel stuck in old patterns, disconnected from yourself or others, or you are unsure how to make sense of your feelings. You’ve probably tried to manage this on your own, but now you’re realizing you might want something deeper: understanding, change, relief.
I’m a psychodynamic therapist who helps people slow down and make sense of their inner world. I can help you look with curiosity, and non-judgement, at the parts of yourself that feel painful, confusing, or hard to talk about, and learn to discover how those parts have been trying to protect you. Together, we’ll work toward a steadier, more connected, and more authentic way of being.
I offer therapy in person in Issaquah, WA, and online throughout Washington state. If you’re ready to start exploring what’s possible for you, I’d love to talk about how we can work together.
People who work with me say they feel seen and understood — that even when therapy feels hard, it opens up new ways of being with themselves.
Specialties
Religious &
Spiritual Issues
Spiritual trauma can take many forms. Sometimes it’s the quiet ache of realizing your faith no longer feels like home, or the pain of being excluded by a community you once trusted. It can grow from shame-based teachings, purity culture, or spiritual authority misused. It might also show up as grief, confusion, or loneliness as your beliefs shift and you begin to question what once felt certain.
However it shows up, the impact is real, and healing is possible.
Play Therapy &
Parental Support
In play, children are able to make sense of their world and express what words can’t yet capture. Children find a safe space to explore feelings, heal from difficult experiences, and build confidence in who they are. I see kids, age 3 and up in person in Issaquah, WA.
I also offer therapy for parents who are navigating the emotional weight of family life, stress, and personal growth. Together we create a space for you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and feel more grounded and supported.
Women &
Life Transitions
Many women move through life carrying the weight of social expectations: how to show up at work, in relationships, in motherhood, or even in their own bodies.
I work with those navigating transitions, loss, and the quiet struggles that don’t always have words: the end of a relationship, the grief of change, or the pain of facing what’s been long denied.
Together, we make space for honesty, healing, and a deeper connection to yourself.
Groups & Classes
Spiritual Trauma Groups
If you’re untangling the effects of religious trauma or spiritual abuse, you don’t have to do it alone. Support groups bring together people who understand what it’s like to question, grieve, and rebuild after spiritual harm, and those who are ready to find healing and wholeness on their own terms.
Please inquire for more information.
Child-Parent Relationship Class
Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) is a supportive, hands-on class that helps parents build stronger, more connected relationships with their children. With a blend of insight, skill-building, and connection that help transform how families relate and thrive together.
Learn more about the Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) class.
Additional Information
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life adjustments
- Entering adulthood
- Career determination & transitions
- Marriage
- Parenting
- Work / Life harmony
- Divorce & separation
- Retirement decisions
- Relationship issues
- Friendships
- Dating struggles
- Marital problems
- Infidelity recovery
- Family issues
- Grief & loss
- Religious & spiritual concerns
- Deconstruction & questions of faith
- Religious trauma & spiritual abuse
- Church hurt & church harm
- Adverse Religious Experiences (ARE’s)
- Surviving trauma & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Intimate partner violence
- Neglect, abandonment
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s)
- PTSD & Complex-PTSD
- Systemic aggressions
- Stress management
- Women’s issues
- Work issues and job related stressors
Credentials & Education
LMHCA License # MC61678973
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with Concentration in Psychoanalytic Psychology: British Object Relations from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a Minor in Leadership Studies from Seattle Pacific University
Associations:
- Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMHCA)
- Center for Object Relations (COR)
- Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study (NWAPS)
Session Details, Fees & Insurance
- In-person in Issaquah, WA or telehealth
- Free 15-minute consultations available
- Fees
- $175 for 45-50 minute individual sessions
- $200 for 45-50 minute couples sessions
- Please inquire if you need financial assistance. I reserve a few sliding scale spaces.
- Insurance
- I am willing to provide a monthly superbill for you to submit directly to your insurance provider, however I cannot guarantee reimbursement
- All fees are due at the time of session and can be paid through the client portal
- Cancellations must be made at least 24-hours in advance to avoid being billed