Anne Mercer

Anne completed two master’s degrees, Master of Science in Nursing Education and Master of Art in Counseling. Anne was a nurse for forty years working in the neonatal intensive care unit as well as teaching at the university level. Anne is a Licensed Professional Counselor where she integrates faith and research-based theories. Anne utilizes person-centered, integrative and holistic approaches with her clients. Anne works with women’s life transitions, children leaving for college, career, or marriage, going through perimenopause, menopausal, and postmenopausal, career changes, separation/divorce. Anne also works with couples on communication, re-igniting the relationship, raising children and after the children leave the nest.

Anne also has a therapy dog, Jewel, who joined her in practice in September 2024. Jewel is a Golden Doodle who has gone through training to help her become a therapy dog. She is friendly, playful, but settles when therapy begins. Anne and Jewels goal is to create an environment that is warm and encouraging to her clients knowing that true change and growth is the responsibility and the accomplishment of the clients’ hard work.

Anne is passionate about self-care and exploring different avenues to enhance self-care. In their free time, Anne and Jewel explore nature, read books, and relax by the pool. Anne and her husband have two children and three grandchildren with another one on the way! Family is her try joy, bringing warmth and love as we pass our roots on.

You have a number of ways to contact Anne if you wish to schedule an appointment or have any questions about her professional practice. You can send her an email at anne.doorsofhope@gmail.com, call 913 – 712- 4412 ext. 103, or submit the contact us form here.