About Us

Bachelor of General Studies, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA, 1986

Master of Social Work, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 1992

Clinical Social Work License, Louisiana, 2008

Ani is currently working toward attaining a Ph.D. in Integral & Transpersonal Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.  She is a student in her 3rd year of studies.

SPIRITUALITY EDUCATION

Graduate, One Spirit Interfaith Seminary, New York, NY, 2017; Ordination: June 2017

Graduate, Spiritual Guidance Program, Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, Washington, D.C., 2013

Graduate, Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups & Retreats, Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, Washington, D.C., 2011

NATURAL HEALTH CARE

Graduate, New England School of Natural Health Care, Boston, MA, 1988

HYPNOTHERAPY

60-hour Heart-centered Hypnotherapy Training, The Wellness Institute, Chicago, IL, 2017

YOGA LEADERSHIP
 

Yoga Teaching Certification, Yoga Spirit Teacher Training Course, Silver Bay, NY, 2001

Yoga Teaching Certification, The Yoga Institute and Bookshop, Houston, TX, 1997

MASSAGE & BODY WORK 

National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, 1996 

Ani specializes in: 

• Coping Skills
• Stress 
• Relationship Issues

Additional issues include acknowledging sexual preference, making a decision, finding meaning, seeking purpose, wanting to make a new start, anxiety, depression, living with chronic illness or pain, adjusting to life transitions,  eating disorders, recovery from abortion, spiritual issues and more.

Clientele: Adults and Elders

Ani utilizes a holistic approach that considers individuals as physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional beings, with an emphasis on mindfulness and somatic awareness. She especially enjoys working with people to  increase their understanding of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are conditioned in their lives. Her focus is on empowering people to overcome obstacles and find inner peace, and she incorporates her deep  interest in Enneagram studies, yoga philosophy, and spirituality in all that she  does.  

I believe in providing a safe space for people who are dealing with the stresses of modern-day life.
There is no one right way to find peace, there is only the way that is right for you.
When life feels overwhelming, when strong emotions surface, when you feel lost, hopeless, or just want to reach your full potential--I can help. 

I have been married for almost 23 years and have two grown sons.
Some of my favorite spare-time activities include hiking at Chicot State Park Arboretum, camping, singing, playing Spades, and sitting on our porch.