Dr. Anna Lee Brown became a licensed clinical mental health counselor in 2009 and a counseling supervisor in 2016. She is licensed as an LPCC-S in Kentucky and an LCMHCS in North Carolina. Her trauma-informed clinical orientation is grounded in Adlerian theory and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her research found that counselors’ spiritually transcendent experiences positively predict levels of compassion and empathy, with broader scholarly interests in racial equity, mindfulness, and centering prayer.
Prior to joining Montreat College, Dr. Brown served as a counselor and clinical supervisor at Asbury University’s Center for Wholeness and Wellness in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dr. Brown brings extensive clinical experience into the Montreat classroom and is committed to training reflexive, ethical, and effective counselors.
She is married to her husband Matthew and enjoys traveling, watching soccer, and camping with their three children.
What is your favorite thing about working at Montreat?
I value the integration of faith, scholarship, and clinical training. I find it deeply meaningful to walk alongside students as they grow personally, spiritually, and professionally into compassionate, culturally responsive counselors.
What are your hobbies or interests?
Floating local streams, rock climbing, and camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Do you have a favorite restaurant in the area?
Cúrate in Asheville stands out for its creativity and unforgettable flavors. Closer to home, Tasty Thai Kitchen in Fletcher may be unassuming, but its food makes it a true 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