Ann Favaloro

My practice offers caring and knowledgeable support. It takes courage to pursue therapy, so I provide a warm and non-judgmental environment in which effective therapy can take place. I have over fifteen years of experience working with Princeton students in managing such issues as anxiety, academic stress, self-criticism, perfectionism, feelings of inadequacy, relationship concerns, difficult family dynamics, and depression. My work with clients shows me that a balance of psychodynamic and mindfulness-based approaches can be life changing. Gaining self-awareness about our underlying beliefs and conditioning makes it possible to move forward in a more conscious and empowered way. Becoming more mindful in our day-to-day lives is calming and freeing. Different approaches are called for at different times in life. Sometimes you just need a little extra support and some coping strategies to get through a rough time, or sometimes going deeper to gain insight will transform old patterns.
In my practice I help you to consider and honor your whole self: mind, body, emotions and spirit. I did my graduate training at Antioch New England and have completed trainings in Mindfulness and its applications to therapy as well as training in psychodynamic and transpersonal approaches. I have experience working with clients from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, diverse racial and ethnic identities and differing sexual orientations. My practice is warmly and respectfully open to all. I draw upon many years of experience and a variety of approaches to best meet your unique needs.

Training/Certification: Certified Counselor of Psychosynthesis, Training at Postpartum Stress Center, Trainings at Insight Meditation Society and Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-based
Modalities: Individual
Insurance Accepted: Princeton Aetna Student Health Plan (SHP)