Annie Wysong, MA, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Annie Wysong, MA, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (she/her)

Performance Psychology & Creative Expression Specialist

Annie Wysong brings a unique blend of performance psychology and person-centered therapy to Expansive Counseling. As a former Division I athlete who understands the intense mental and physical demands of peak performance, Annie offers specialized support for creatives, performers, and individuals navigating life transitions in an affirming, trauma-informed environment.

Therapeutic Approach

Annie creates a warm, collaborative space where clients can explore their authentic selves without judgment. Her approach integrates psychodynamic exploration with person-centered therapy, helping clients identify unconscious patterns while honoring their innate capacity for growth. Annie's background in high-performance athletics gives her unique insight into:

• Overcoming perfectionism and self-criticism that block potential

• Managing performance anxiety and creative blocks

• Building resilience through life transitions

• Developing healthy coping mechanisms for stress

• Navigating identity and authenticity in demanding environments

Who Annie Serves:

Annie welcomes clients from all backgrounds and identities, with particular focus on:

• Athletes and Performers working through performance anxiety, identity transitions, or recovery from setbacks

• Creative Professionals (actors, musicians, writers, artists) navigating the unique pressures of the entertainment industry

• Individuals Managing Anxiety related to life transitions, career changes, or relationship dynamics

• People Healing from Trauma who want to reconnect with their bodies and creative expression

• LGBTQ+ Individuals seeking affirming support for anxiety, life transitions, and authentic self-expression

Areas of Expertise:

• Perfectionism and high achievement pressure

• Performance anxiety and creative blocks

• Life transitions and identity exploration

• Stress management and resilience building

• Trauma recovery through embodied approaches

• Self-esteem and authentic self-expression

• Relationship dynamics and communication skills

Annie is available for both individual and relationship counseling.

Forms of payment:

• BCBS

• Cigna

• Aetna (including CVS Health Plan)

• Self-pay $130 individual/$150 relationship counseling

• Sliding scale available

Annie is completing her clinical internship under the direct supervision of Zachary Dodson, LMHC.