ABOUT ME

I’m Ann Farrar, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor based in New York City, (and now online). I truly care about my patients’ well-being and provide a down-to-earth, empathic style of psychotherapy. I'm much more likely to quote Beyonce than stare at you blankly in silence or make you feel like a mental patient. Life is hard enough. Let's be real. 

My former life as an actor is a big part of my approach. I have an MFA from ACT and spent many years on stages and in audition rooms- not to mention temping and waiting tables and trying to manage sanity and income and body image BS. It's a lot. So is marriage and parenthood. I know that too. I'm from the midwest but have lived in New York for 20 years. I love big trees and road trips and board games and karaoke. 80s power ballads? Yes please.

In addition to my creative work, I also have a background in integrative nutrition. This means I hold my clients accountable for their health goals including sleep and exercise and meditation. I am a big believer in mindfulness as a secret weapon against depression and anxiety. 

My Masters degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness is from NYU. I have a beautiful office in downtown Manhattan easily accessible from many subways that I am dreaming about returning to when things calm down.

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