About Dr. Anne R. Elliott
Welcome to my practice, where you will find compassionate and culturally attuned therapy in New York City. As an experienced therapist, I am dedicated to creating an environment where you feel safe, understood, and empowered to commence on your healing journey.
Creating a Safe Space for Healing
If you are seeking a sanctuary where you won’t be judged or told there is something wrong with you, you have found it. My practice offers a peaceful, supportive setting where your voice will be heard and your experiences respected.
Supportive Environment
A safe space where you can speak freely.
Deep Understanding
A therapist who listens deeply to your pain and trauma.
Integrity and Kindness
A commitment to trustworthiness, kindness, and clear boundaries.
Holistic Healing and Spirituality
Therapy is for everyone. Confronting complex and often frightening emotions is an act of courage. I believe in a holistic approach to healing, where spirituality and mental health work in harmony.
Holistic Approach
Integrating spirituality and mental health.
Empowerment
Spirituality as an anchor in therapy and daily life.
Inclusivity
Support for grieving, life transitions, abusive relationships, and personal growth.
Professional Background
I am a warm, engaged, and highly skilled African American psychoanalyst with over ten years of experience in transformative therapy in New York City. My training at the Blanton-Peale Institute and Counseling Center has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary depth psychology and its spiritual dimensions.
Extensive Training: Comprehensive psychoanalytic training.
Inclusive Therapy: Healing that transcends specific belief systems or lifestyles.
Meaningful Healing: Helping you find joy and contentment in life.
Healing as a Gift: Combining innate abilities with years of training and experience.
Education and Experience
My educational background and professional experience have prepared me to provide high-quality therapy:
Bachelor of Arts: English Literature from Davidson College, North Carolina.
Master of Divinity & Master of Philosophy of Religion: Union Theological Seminary, New York City.
Doctor of Philosophy in Systematic Theology: Earned in May 1998 from Union Theological Seminary, New York City.
Teaching Experience: Taught at Union Theological Seminary and New York Theological Seminary.
Leadership and Advocacy
My leadership roles and advocacy work have also shaped my approach to therapy:
Greenhope Services for Women, Inc.
Led this comprehensive alternative to incarceration drug rehabilitation program for women and their children from 1993 to December 31, 2013. This model program for woman-centered, women-only rehabilitation attracted national and international interest.
ATI Programs
Played a key role in forming some of the first alternative to incarceration (ATI) programs in the country. Co-founded the NY State ATI Coalition, which continues to reform antiquated and draconian drug laws both locally and nationally.
Personal Interests
Beyond my professional work, I engage in traditional African American art forms, enriching my life and connecting deeply with our cultural heritage.
Jazz and Blues
Performing around the city.
Chicago Style Stepping
Teaching beginners this beloved art form.
Contact Dr. Anne R. Elliott
Taking the first step towards healing is an act of bravery. Whether you’re seeking therapy for yourself or a loved one, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can work towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.
