Sana Anas, LCSW
Warm, person-centered LCSW for complex concerns
- Trauma informed care
- Attachment focused
- Telehealth support
About Sana Anas
Sana Anas, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), has provided virtual visits for clients in Hawai'i while personally based in North Carolina. With eight years of clinical experience, she has worked with adults presenting a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, mania, substance use, relationship challenges, and trauma. She has supported people from diverse genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and education levels.
Her approach is warm and person-centered, meeting each individual where they are and building on existing strengths to identify practical solutions. She integrates multiple treatment modalities and often weaves a touch of humor into sessions to help clients feel more at ease. Sana adapts her dialogue and treatment plans to address unique needs, whether the focus is coping with life changes, addictions, mood disorders, grief, intimacy-related issues, or family and communication problems.
When exploring whether to work together, she has requested that interested individuals verify their personal information through Headway.co and has offered a brief 15-minute telephone consultation to assess fit prior to beginning telehealth sessions. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and values the opportunity to support people as they move toward a more fulfilling life.
Her approach is warm and person-centered, meeting each individual where they are and building on existing strengths to identify practical solutions. She integrates multiple treatment modalities and often weaves a touch of humor into sessions to help clients feel more at ease. Sana adapts her dialogue and treatment plans to address unique needs, whether the focus is coping with life changes, addictions, mood disorders, grief, intimacy-related issues, or family and communication problems.
When exploring whether to work together, she has requested that interested individuals verify their personal information through Headway.co and has offered a brief 15-minute telephone consultation to assess fit prior to beginning telehealth sessions. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and values the opportunity to support people as they move toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sana Anas have?
Sana Anas has eight years of clinical experience.
Is Sana Anas a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LCSW. License details: HI LCSW LCSW-4873.
In which languages does Sana Anas provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Sana Anas located?
Her practice serves Hawai'i.
How can I work with Sana Anas as my therapist?
You can work with Sana Anas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sana Anas work with international clients?
Sana Anas does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sana Anas cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward the life they want while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for chronic anxiety, stress, and situations where avoidance has become limiting. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections - it can help with abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy challenges, and relationship conflicts by fostering more secure ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for mood disorders, anxiety, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is often part of therapy itself. Sana Anas works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals tailor interventions to what helps the individual move forward.
Online therapy can make that collaborative work easier to access. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging allow flexibility for schedules, reduce travel barriers, and help people engage in care from familiar settings. These options support consistent attendance and allow therapy to fit into real life while maintaining therapeutic focus.