Ayana Mckanney

With over 20 years of experience as a social worker and life coach, I have worked with a variety of clients. We will work together to create a way for you to enhance your present and fulfill your future goals.
I am a person who sees obstacles as opportunities for growth. I encourage my clients to reflect on their experiences, acknowledge their feelings safely and then choose how to move forward to achieve their goals. I enjoy supporting people as they discover new ways to heal and feel fulfilled in their career, as a family member, as a caregiver, in life...
 
I practice from a transtheoretical approach, drawing on multiple models as needed. This includes models that help us to understand ourselves through exploring relaxation techniques to center oneself, tools for strengthening impulse control, and ways to recognize and respond to unhelpful thinking patterns. I support clients to develop a deep understanding of themselves, bring clarity and acceptance to oneself while also ensuring that any feelings of paralysis are replaced with a clear path forward.

I offer support in learning to lovingly accept what has been and what is, combined with the promotion of insight, practical skill building and decision-making. This allows an individual to move forward in a way that is deeply aligned with their personal goals and values.