Anne Mapes

Annie is a licensed social worker and experienced child therapist who specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and families through a compassionate, strengths-based approach. With a background as both a school social worker and school counselor, she brings over 11 years of experience helping young people navigate emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges.

Her areas of expertise include ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, trauma, depression and social skill development. She also provides executive functioning coaching, helping children build essential skills such as organization, time management, impulse control, and task initiation—tools that are especially critical for students with ADHD and learning differences.

Annie is deeply knowledgeable in the workings of the school system and regularly supports families in understanding and navigating special education services, and the evaluation process including IEP and 504 plan development. She collaborates closely with parents, educators, and school teams to ensure that children receive the accommodations and support they need to thrive both academically and emotionally.

As a mother of three, Annie brings not only professional insight but also a personal understanding of the joys and challenges of parenting. She is passionate about empowering both children and their caregivers, creating a therapeutic space where families feel supported, informed, and confident in the path forward.