Anna Tornquist
LCPC
Anna Tornquist is a counselor and Art Therapist with a dedication to meeting clients where they are and empowering them to make steps toward healing, peace, and thriving. Anna has worked clinically with a wide variety of patients in numerous community settings over the past 9 years. She is especially passionate in working with individuals with developmental disabilities such as Autism and with their loved ones, as well as with clients with anxiety and life transitions including grief. She is an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Anna is married with one very active son and an equally active mini-schnauzer. She loves swing dancing and running.
Personal,
Educational,
and Professional Experience
Lawndale Christian Health Center (2018-2022) - Behavioral Health Provider at a medical clinic providing coping strategies and faith connection
Mount Sinai Behavioral Health (2015-2017) - Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Instructor and Art Therapist leading psycheducation, group therapy, and individual therapy for adults with a broad range of mental health concerns
Masters degree in Counseling and Art Therapy at Adler University (2015)
Neumann Family Services (2014-2015) - Art Therapy Intern for adults with long term mental illness, with developmental disabilities, and with dual diagnoses
Misericordia Home (2012-2014) - AmeriCorps volunteer, Direct Support Person, Live-in care staff, and Art instructor at a residential facility for adults with developmental disabilities
Urbandale Community Schools (2011-2012) - Elementary Special Education Associate
Bachelors degree in Psychology and Studio Art at St. Olaf College (2011)
Carol Joy Holling Camp (2009-2012) - Site Coordinator and Camp Counselor for a variety of ages and abilities, including for ‘Special Needs’ camps
A+ Art Club (2010-2011) - Peer-support Art Therapy group for young adults with Autism