Anna Thames Counseling PLLC
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When you stop playing your usual role in your family, everything can feel off—but that doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong.
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You didn’t break your family.
You stepped out of a role that was keeping everything the same.
When you stop being the one who fixes everything, keeps the peace, or stays quiet…
things can feel off.
People react differently.
There’s tension.
You might even start second guessing yourself.
That doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong.
It means the pattern is shifting.
03/10/2026
Anxiety often gets a bad reputation, but anxiety itself isn’t the problem.
Anxiety is your body’s warning system.
It’s designed to help keep you safe by alerting you when something feels uncertain, unfamiliar, or potentially dangerous.
That system is incredibly helpful when there is real danger.
But sometimes our body reacts even when we’re safe.
When that happens, anxiety can make us freeze, avoid situations, or believe something is wrong.
What if anxiety isn’t a stop sign?
What if it’s simply a signal that something feels uncomfortable?
Understanding anxiety differently can change the way we respond to it.
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02/12/2026
We’re excited to introduce Kathryn, LCSW, who works with teens, couples, and families at Anna Thames Counseling.
Kathryn believes therapy should feel supportive, grounded, and collaborative. She enjoys helping clients better understand their emotions, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and connection.
We’re so glad to have her on our team. 💚
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1201 Concord Avenue
Monroe, NC
28110
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 8pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
