Annabel (AB) McSpadden, LMHCA

Annabel (AB) McSpadden, LMHCA, is based in Washington state. They completed their bachelor of arts in English and their bachelor of science in Psychology at the College of William & Mary. They received their master’s of education in mental health counseling from the University of Georgia. AB currently offers talk therapy services to individuals and couples via telehealth to clients throughout Washington state. They specialize in anxiety, depression, gender identity, life transitions, and transgender issues. You can find AB's availability for new clients on the Monarch directory.

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How to Talk About Mental Health and Social Media

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How Therapists Can Support Transgender Clients By Centering Trans Experiences

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