Meet Anna Gouznova, LCSW
Therapy for Teens, Adults, Couples, and Families in Boston, MA
Life can bring seasons of stress, anxiety, self-doubt, relationship strain, and unexpected change. At times, it can feel overwhelming to navigate these challenges on your own. You don’t have to. Therapy can be a space where you slow down, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying.
Individual therapy for adults: CBT, ACT, and an attachment-based approach
Anna works with individuals using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and an attachment-based approach to help you better understand how your thoughts, emotions, past experiences, and relationships are interconnected. Together, you both will gently explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical, personalized strategies to help you feel more confident, grounded, and in control of your life. Her goal is not just symptom relief, but meaningful, lasting growth, so you can move forward with greater clarity and self-compassion. She also supports individuals with ADHD, identity and confidence, life transitions, and parenting, including pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Gottman couples therapy in Boston
For couples, Anna is a Gottman Level 2–trained therapist, supporting partners who want to strengthen communication, repair trust, and reconnect emotionally. Whether you’re navigating ongoing conflict, recovering from hurt, or simply feeling distant, she works collaboratively to understand the patterns shaping your relationship. She helps couples build healthier ways of expressing needs, managing conflict, and deepening intimacy, so your relationship feels like a source of support rather than stress.
Family therapy for adult families, estranged relationships, and blended families
She also provides family therapy for families at all stages of life. This includes adult families, estranged children and parents, blended families, and in-law relationships. Family dynamics can be complex, especially when long-standing misunderstandings or unresolved pain are involved. Anna offers a balanced and compassionate space where each voice can be heard, helping families increase understanding, repair ruptures, and strengthen their bonds.
A warm, culturally aware, trauma-informed approach
Her approach is warm, culturally aware, and trauma-informed. She recognizes that your experiences are shaped by your background, relationships, and life story, and she strives to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. Therapy with Anna is collaborative and practical, combining insight with actionable tools, so growth feels not only possible, but sustainable.
Reaching out for support takes courage. If you’re ready to better understand yourself, improve your relationships, and create meaningful change, Anna would be honored to walk alongside you in that process.
Therapy in Spanish and Russian (Terapia en español, Терапия на русском языке)
Anna offers sessions in English, Spanish, and Russian. Therapy in your first language can make it easier to put feelings into words, describe family dynamics, and feel understood, especially for couples and families who move between languages and cultures at home.
Education
MSW, Master of Social Work, Westfield State University
BA, Political Science with a Minor in Environmental Studies, Fordham University
Licenses:
Massachusetts, Licensed Certified Social Worker #LCSW230090
Recent Certifications + Trainings
Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) Certification
Interdisciplinary Behavioral Health Collaboration (IBHC) Fellow
Breaking the Cycle: CBT Strategies for Overcoming School Avoidance
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Foundations of Practice
Developing a Trauma-Informed Culture
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2 — The Gottman Institute
Reducing Suicide Risk in Adolescents and Transition Age Youth
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
Trauma Informed Yoga Training with Joann Lutz