FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Annie LaRochelle
Licensed Independent Social Worker
She/Her
"My hope is to create a space that is open, safe, and empowering for clients; I want to support clients in actualizing their goals and overcoming obstacles that feel insurmountable."
Annie earned her Master’s degree in social work from Simmons University and has 6+ years of practice experience. Her clinical training began in a community mental health setting and she has vast experience with a variety of areas including: eating disorders, trauma, LGBTQAI+ communities, substance use, grief, perinatal mood disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD and more. She is trained in grief counseling and IFS. She believes in meeting people where they are and strives to create a safe space for clients to feel empowered to work toward the goals that work best for them.
Annie is known for her ability to build strong, trusting relationships and meet clients where they are. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, grief counseling, and client-centered care. She values flexibility and works with each client to create a treatment approach that feels authentic, empowering, and effective.
Alongside her therapy work, Annie has experience as a Clinical Supervisor and enjoys mentoring emerging clinicians and supporting their professional and personal growth.
Outside of work, Annie enjoys bookish things, crochet, strength training, spending time with family, and cooking baking.
Specialities
- Eating Disorders
- Substance Use
- Grief
- Trauma
- OCD
- Perinatal Mental Health
- LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
- IFS Trained
