Anna Naylor Counseling

01/31/2026

Therapy is inherently political. To pretend otherwise would be a disservice to my clients & my community. Trauma does not happen in a vaccum. The pain, anxiety, and disconnection that people bring to therapy are not just personal struggles. They are the result of systemic forces - capitalism, colonialism, patriarchy, and racism - that shape our lives and relationships.
I will always be on the side of equity, justice, & human rights. I will always advocate for the marginalized. I will continue to pay attention to the atrocities of our world, especially those perpetrated by our current administration.

12/15/2025

✨ Member Spotlight: Emily ✨

If your ideal therapist’s work involves toys, creativity, and helping kids find their words, meet Emily Tester! 🦕🦖

Emily works with kids ages 3–10 and uses play-based, child-led therapy to help little ones build emotional awareness, regulation skills, and confidence. She’s a Licensed Professional Counselor serving families in the Madison/North Alabama area.

She’s big on meeting kids exactly where they are and partnering closely with caregivers.

Perfect referrals for:
🧸 Anxious kiddos
🎨 Big feelings & regulation
🤍 Strengthening caregiver–child relationships
🧩 Play therapy + parenting support

Therapists: Need a go-to referral for children in Madison? Emily at may just be the perfect fit!

10/31/2025

“Who needs magic, when I have witchcraft?”

This year's costume is entirely homemade or witch-crafted😂

10/27/2025

10/08/2025

In light of recent oral arguments at the Supreme Court in the Chiles v. Salazar case, ACA reaffirms that conversion therapy is a harmful practice. We also reaffirm our commitment to supporting policies that protect clients, uphold professional standards and advance the integrity of the counseling profession. As part of a coalition of mental health organizations, we have signed on to a friend of the court brief reiterating:

• Conversion therapy is a dangerous and discredited practice
• Psychotherapy is more than simply ‘talking’ — it is a medical treatment and therefore can be regulated by states
• Conversion therapy can fuel stigma and discrimination toward the LGBTQ+ community

Learn more about our efforts: https://bit.ly/3JYgo3G

08/19/2025

05/30/2025

It is still MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS month, and we are extending the deadline to purchase these t-shirts until June 1st. At United Women of Color, we believe mental illness is not a crime and should not be met with institutional violence. Help us get this message out and support our nonprofit at the same time!
To purchase got to: my.cheddarup.com/c/united-woman-of-color/items

03/31/2025

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03/29/2025

03/28/2025

I'm so glad that is intentional about creating events that support community over competition. I was honored and thrilled to speak alongside these incredible clinicians at the Real Talk on Private Practice Therapy panel.
It’s always a joy seeing familiar faces & getting to know new ones. ✨

03/26/2025

When we were thinking about who we wanted to ask to join our private practice panel, Anna Naylor Counseling came to mind right away!

Anna Naylor, LPC is the owner of Anna Naylor Counseling and is a true example of building a thriving private practice from the ground up. As a therapist who has recently navigated the practice-building and licensure process, Anna offers the unique perspective of someone who built a successful private practice immediately following graduate school. She’s done all of this over the last three years and is up-to-date on the current resources, process, and challenges. We value her insights so much and know you will too!

Join us at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library this Friday to get all your burning private practice questions answered by therapists who’ve been there! 12:30 pm 🪴