Make sense of what shaped you.
We might look at the expectations and experiences that continue to affect you.
Individual therapy for adults
More room
to be yourself.
I work with thoughtful, conscientious people who care and feel deeply. You may be stuck, anxious, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of how to move forward.
Based in Santa Monica · Online therapy throughout California
Anna Pendry, LMFT #162623
Start with a conversation
About Anna
You don’t have to arrive with the right words.
You may have spent a long time trying to meet expectations, make the right choices, or anticipate other people’s needs.
I want you to feel genuinely welcomed and known. I’m comfortable with the parts of life that can feel painful, shameful, or hard to talk about.
What matters in the room
“I’m interested in the details that make you who you are.”
I don’t assume I have a map for your life. I bring experience, careful attention, curiosity, and clinical judgment to our work, and we make sense of things together.
A few places to start
What might bring you here
Anxiety
You may notice your mind staying busy or your body feeling on edge. Anxiety can also show up more quietly as overthinking or indecision. We can pay attention to how anxiety affects you and make more room for your own choices.
Self-criticism
You may expect a lot from yourself and be quick to notice when you haven’t met your own standards. We can look at where that pressure came from and what it might be like to hold it less tightly.
Feeling disconnected
At times, you may feel distant from your own preferences, emotions, or sense of direction. It can be hard to know what you want when you’re used to thinking about what you should do. We can notice what helps you feel more like yourself.
Transitions
You may be taking on a new role or leaving behind one that has shaped you. The change can involve adjusting to what is new, missing what came before, or figuring out who you are now.
Relationships
Relationships can be a source of comfort, confusion, or conflict. You may notice yourself anticipating what other people need, adjusting to keep the peace, or losing track of your own feelings. We can look at the patterns showing up in the relationships that matter to you.
Work
You may feel undervalued, frustrated by a difficult boss or workplace, or increasingly at odds with a role or system you once believed in. Sometimes the strain shows up as burnout. Sometimes there is a deeper conflict between what is being asked of you and what you believe is right. I’m interested in the particulars of your work life and how they are affecting you.
How I work
I try to hold depth and usefulness together.
What matters now.
We’ll also pay attention to what you are facing now and how you want to respond.
My perspective
My approach draws from psychodynamic training and clinical work in a large healthcare system. I bring together the depth and curiosity of psychodynamic therapy with the practicality of more solution-focused approaches.
- Credentials
- Anna Pendry, LMFT #162623
M.A. Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles
Practical questions
A few things you may want to know.
What is your fee?
My private-pay fee is $200 for a 55-minute session.
Do you accept insurance?
I’m in network with commercial Aetna plans through Headway. If you have Aetna and we decide to work together, I’ll send you a Headway link to verify your benefits and complete your intake.
Can I use out-of-network benefits?
If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Reimbursement depends on your individual plan.
Are sessions online?
Yes. I offer online therapy to adults throughout California.
What happens after I reach out?
I’ll respond within two business days to arrange a free 15-minute consultation. It’s a chance to tell me a little about what you’re looking for, ask questions, and see how it feels to talk. If we decide to work together, I’ll send you what you need to get started, whether you’re using Aetna or paying privately.
What if I need urgent help?
My practice is not set up to provide urgent or crisis support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Beginning a conversation
Start with a conversation.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation. It’s a chance to tell me a little about what you’re looking for, ask questions, and see how it feels to talk.
This form is for general questions and scheduling. Please avoid sharing detailed health information.
You can also email anna@annapendry.com or call or text (310) 929-0045.
Start with a conversation