Anne-Marie Thacker, Counseling Intern

I bring a unique combination of clinical knowledge and lived experience to my work as a counselor. Nearly half a decade of working as a psychiatric nurse has given me in-depth understanding of medication processes and the intricate mind-body connection.

Clients often come to me dealing with:

• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Burnout

My Approach:

Having been a therapy client myself for multiple years, I understand firsthand the vulnerability and courage it takes to seek help. These experiences, both professional and personal, have deepened my empathy and strengthened my belief in the healing power of therapy.

I draw primarily from:

• Existential-Humanistic Approach: honoring the questions of meaning, freedom, and authenticity that surface as part of being human, and being fully present with you as you navigate them, trusting that facing life’s uncertainties directly can open the door to deeper connection and growth.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS):helping different parts of ourselves feel heard and understood so they can work together more harmoniously, leading to greater self-compassion and healing.
• Trauma-Informed Approaches: your autonomy always comes first: you set the pace, you decide what we explore, and you remain the expert on your own experience.
• Mindfulness: as a registered 200-hour yoga teacher, I have additional insight into how breathwork, mindfulness, and body awareness can support emotional regulation and healing.
  • Leads Mind-Body Moon Group 
• Person-centered perspective: I trust in your innate capacity for growth and healing.

Degree & Institution: Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (in progress), Wake Forest University

Outside of my role as a therapist, I enjoy live music (I’ve gone to 7 music festivals and 40 concerts so far!), movement (yoga, hiking, weightlifting), and artistic expression (singing, scrapbooking, painting, crafting).