Ms. Ana Kleihege, LSW (she/her) is a licensed social worker who has worked in the mental health field since 2019 with a focus in child and adolescent psychotherapy. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University. Previously, she studied neuroscience and psychology with a specialization in developmental psychology. Ana has worked with children, adolescents, and adults across several settings (i.e. schools, hospitals, private practice) and levels of care. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression/mood, behavioral issues, and trauma. Additionally, she enjoys supporting youth and young adults through life challenges and transitions and has partnered with local high-achieving schools to support students experiencing achievement-related pressure.

Ana is committed to using evidence-based practice, and she utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, play therapy, and somatic-based interventions. Ana is a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist through the EMDR Institute in Watsonville, California. Ana is also trained on the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT). Ana believes the therapeutic relationship to be at the foundation of treatment and feels it is important to engage families in treatment to ensure lasting, positive growth. She often uses creative activities and humor to achieve therapeutic goals in an effective yet fun way.

On a personal note, Ana loves being outdoors. She is always ready to hike or spend the day at the beach. She spends lots of time with her family and friends eating good food and having meaningful conversations. She also loves to go on long car rides with the windows down and the music turned up!