Brainerd Therapist

Anna Bankey, MSW, LGSW

Mental Health Therapist | Brainerd, MN & Telehealth Across Minnesota

Empowerment is my mission. Clients describe me as non-judgmental, blending strength coaching, personal motivation, and intentional accountability. I help you take personal responsibility while providing a calming, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and respected. Together, we relight your fire, build resilience, and create lasting, meaningful change.

Change can be hard, and therapy is a safe place to navigate it. I specialize in helping older kids, teens and adults decrease anxiety, reduce chronic worry, heal from trauma, and rebuild self-worth. Together, we move beyond survival mode toward clarity, confidence, and lasting peace.

I use evidence-based practices tailored to your needs, whether through skill-building, trauma-informed approaches, or creating a safe space to untangle painful memories and limiting beliefs. Using EMDR and BrainSpotting, along with somatic and cognitive approaches, we work at the root level, calming the nervous system and gently processing what feels stuck. This is brain + body + heart healing, not just surface-level coping.

I offer in-person therapy in Brainerd, MN (near Walgreens and the DMV) and secure telehealth sessions throughout Minnesota.

You don’t have to carry this alone. You deserve healing, strength, and hope. I would be honored to walk alongside you.

Email Anna@riversidebrainerd.com or phone 218-450-8400 to set up an appointment

Specialties

Anxiety, trauma, low self worth, rebuilding confidence, emotional pain, life transitions, stress management, EMDR, BrainSpotting, teen and adult counsleing, Somatic therapy