Annie Poage, MA

You don’t have to know exactly where you’re going. You just have to be willing to start.

If you've found yourself here, there's a good chance you've been carrying a lot for a while.

Maybe anxiety has become your constant companion.
Maybe you've gotten really good at holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside.
Maybe you're the person everyone depends on, but you can't remember the last time someone asked how you're doing.

Or maybe you're simply tired.
Tired of overthinking.
Tired of people-pleasing.
Tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns, wondering why you can't seem to move forward.

Whatever brought you here, I'm glad you're here.

I became the kind of therapist I would’ve wanted

I didn't take the traditional path to becoming a therapist.

Before earning my master's degree, I spent nearly a decade navigating adulthood myself. Like most people, life didn't unfold exactly the way I expected. There were seasons of uncertainty, major transitions, difficult decisions, and plenty of moments where I questioned myself.

Looking back, I'm grateful for those experiences. Not because they were easy, but because they taught me something no textbook ever could.

They taught me what it feels like to carry invisible struggles.
To start over.
To feel stuck.
To slowly rebuild a life that feels more authentic than the one you were simply surviving.

Those experiences shaped the therapist I am today. They remind me that healing isn't about having all the answers. It's about having a safe place to ask the questions.

What therapy with me is exactly like

I'm probably not the therapist who's going to sit quietly and nod for the whole session.
I'll ask thoughtful questions.
I'll notice patterns you may not see yet.
I'll gently challenge you when I think you're selling yourself short.
I'll celebrate your wins, even the ones that feel small.
We'll probably laugh.
Some sessions may leave you emotional.
Others may leave you feeling lighter than you've felt in months.
Sometimes we'll sit in silence because there aren't words for everything.

My job isn't to tell you how to live your life.
It's to help you understand yourself well enough so that you can build a life that actually feels like yours.

I believe people heal best when they feel safe enough to be themselves. And that's exactly the kind of space I work hard to create every day.

What we might work on together

Many of the people I work with are successful, capable adults who look like they're doing just fine.
Underneath the surface, they're often struggling with things like:

• Anxiety and constant overthinking

• Trauma or painful life experiences

• Feeling disconnected from themselves

• People-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries

• Relationship challenges

• Burnout and emotional exhaustion

• Perfectionism and self-criticism

• Major life transitions

• Wanting to better understand themselves and create a life that feels more meaningful

You don't need to have the "right" reason to start therapy. If something in your life feels heavy, that's enough.

A little about me

Outside the office, I'm happiest when I'm traveling somewhere new, reading a great book with tea nearby, or spending time with my husband, our two sons, and our dogs, Henry and Jules.

If you've spent any time on our website or social media, you've probably noticed another theme: I love being near the water.

There's something about it that reminds me to slow down, breathe a little deeper, and remember that healing doesn't have to happen all at once. Maybe that’s part of the reason I named the practice Wild Blue Counseling.

Education & Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed in:

• Texas - License # 89618

• Colorado - License #LPC.0022349

• Missouri - License #2025050593

• Oklahoma - License #13545

Master of Arts in Counseling - West Texas A&M University

EMDR Trained Clinician

Specializing in trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and helping adults reconnect with themselves.

If you're looking for a therapist...

...who will meet you where you are,
who believes therapy should feel collaborative instead of intimidating,
and who genuinely enjoys helping people rediscover who they are beneath the anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt,

I'd love to meet you.

Let's see if we're a good fit.