Dr. Anna Lee Brown became a licensed clinical mental health counselor in 2009 and a counseling supervisor in 2016. Her current counseling practice LPCC-S (KY) and LCMHC (NC) orients from trauma-informed, Adlerian, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy perspectives. Brown’s recent research found a counselor’s spiritually transcendent experiences positively predict the level of compassion and empathy for others. Other research interests include racial equity, mindfulness, and centering prayer. Prior to Montreat College, she worked at Asbury University’s Center for Counseling in Wilmore, Kentucky.
Dr. Brown holds a B.A. in Psychology from Asbury University, M.A. in Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is thrilled to join the counseling faculty at Montreat College, bringing experience from the field into the classroom, and training students to become reflexive, ethical, and effective counselors.
She is married to her beloved Matthew and enjoys traveling, climbing, and camping with their three young children.
What is your favorite thing about working at Montreat?
My favorite thing about working at Montreat is the opportunity to integrate faith, scholarship, and clinical training. It’s deeply rewarding to walk alongside students as they grow personally, spiritually, and professionally into compassionate, culturally responsive counselors.
What are your hobbies or interests?
I enjoy spending time outside with family and friends, traveling to the beach, and watching soccer, whether it’s our kids’ games or cheering on Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium.
Do you have a favorite restaurant in the area?
I had an unforgettable, creative, and delicious meal at Cúrate in Asheville. On the other end of the ambiance spectrum, the location of Tasty Thai Kitchen in Fletcher may surprise you, but the incredibly flavorful dishes make it a local gem.
What is your favorite thing to do or see in the area?
Floating down streams, rock climbing, and camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains