Anna mcchesney
CEO | Board-Certified Music Therapist | Licensed Professional Counselor | EMDR Certified Therapist | LPC SUpervisor
Anna leads The Center for Creative Healing and has been supporting people through music therapy and counseling for over 20 years. She specializes in working with professional women navigating anxiety, burnout, emotional disconnection, and complex trauma. While she is not accepting new clients, she offers workshops, speaking engagements, and consulting.
Anna earned her degrees in Music Therapy and Music Education from East Carolina University, then completed her master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her career includes 13 years of providing music therapy and crisis stabilization for detained teens, growing a thriving creative therapy practice, and consulting for schools. She also coaches business owners and leads workshops on social-emotional learning, burnout prevention, and creative wellness.
For the past five years, Anna has served on the Music Therapy Advisory Board, appointed by Governor Youngkin, where she supports Virginia’s music therapists.
Quick Facts About Anna
- Role at The Center for Creative Healing: CEO, Therapist, Leadership Coach, “Mess Maker”
- Three Words That Describe Me: Solution-focused, Committed, Creative
- Favorite Music Artists: Dave Matthews Band, Zac Brown Band, Pink
- Outside of Work: Peloton rides, dog walks, and kids’ activities
- Approach to Therapy: “I love blending past-focused trauma work (EMDR) with the deep, future-oriented healing of Guided Imagery and Music. This combination helps reset the mind and body, preparing you for what’s next.”
