Meet Anna C. Maling
LCPC, PMH-C
Maryland and Vermont therapist supporting parenthood, grief & life’s transitions.
Hi there, I'm Anna – a therapist passionate about supporting parents through every stage of their reproductive journey, from pregnancy anxiety and postpartum challenges to birth trauma recovery.
I also work with individuals navigating grief and loss, including disenfranchised grief such as pet loss, chronic illness, or long-ago bereavement.
I offer online therapy, and equine-assisted therapy in Bel Air, MD at Bay Meadow Farm. I combine the healing power of connection with horses to support emotional well-being.
My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and grounded in real-life experience. As a parent myself, I understand how complex and isolating this journey can feel, and I’m here to offer support that honors your unique story.
Meet Emmy! You might not see her on camera, but Emmy is usually hanging out in the therapy space with me.
My Journey.
Like many Maryland therapists, my passion for this work stems from my own experiences. My journey into motherhood began with an early miscarriage, a traumatic first birth, secondary infertility, and a supported C-section. I also navigated the grief of losing a beloved parent to cancer during this time. My children, and all those suffering in silence, inspire me daily. Life is messy and filled with grief, and I am here to provide a compassionate space to hold those complexities with care.
My Values.
My practice is built on empathy, advocacy, and person-focused care. I am LGBTQIA+ allied, Racial Justice allied, HAES informed, and dedicated to Reproductive Freedom.
As the Chief Engagement Officer at Pro-Choice Therapists, I am dedicated to educating, empowering and expanding mental health clinicians who can compassionately support abortion experiences.
I also am a PSI facilitator for the Post-Abortion Support Group. This is a peer support group for those who have had an abortion to connect and support one another.
Professional About Me.
Speciality Trainings
All-Options Pregnancy Options Workshop from All Options
Spiritual Support & Counseling for Pregnancy Experiences from Provide, Inc.
Maternal Mental Health Certification through PSI and 2020 Mom
Systemic Racism and Implicit Bias in Perinatal Health from Re+Birth Equity Alliance
Birth Story Processing from Emily Souder
Gender Affirming Birth Work 101 from Moss the Doula
Education & Licensure
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University New England
Maryland LCPC (LC16026), Vermont LCMHC (068.0134714TELE)
Certifications & Memberships
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International
Chief Engagement Officer at Pro-Choice Therapists
Natural Lifemanship Annual Membership
My specialities.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum depression and anxiety
Birth Trauma & C-section Recovery
Early Parenthood & Parenting Small Children
Fertility, Infertility & Family-Building Support
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Miscarriage, TFMR & Infant Loss Therapy
After-Abortion Emotional Support
Coping with the Death of a Loved One
Disenfranchised Grief Support
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Equine-Assisted Therapy
Therapy in Nature & Outdoor Healing
Attachment, Regulation & Emotional Resilience
Equine Assisted Learning for Emotional Growth
An image of Anna C. Maling, mental health therapist, presenting at the National Abortion Federation 47th Annual Conference.
Meet Bella, one of the horses you might connect with for equine assisted therapy in Maryland.
Anna, a grief and loss therapist in Maryland, at connecting with nature at her favorite place to feel present with loved ones.
The therapy horses in Maryland are bundled up for the winter!
This is where you'll find Anna, a Maryland therapist near you, at her home office!
An image of Anna C. Maling, mental health therapist, at a Washington D.C. protest.
Two of the horse partners you might meet if you come for equine assisted therapy in Bel Air, MD.
An image of Anna C. Maling, mental health therapist, presenting at the National Abortion Federation 47th Annual Conference.