Annalisa Smithson

Annalisa Smithson, LPC, NCC, is the founder and director of Unleashed Counseling, where she leads a compassionate team of therapists and trained therapy animals. A national board-certified counselor licensed in Pennsylvania, she specializes in animal-assisted therapy, nature-based counseling, and CBT. Smithson holds a master’s degree in Counseling & Human Services from Lehigh University and is currently pursuing her PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision. If you’re a teacher, therapist, nurse, or other helping professional seeking meaningful support, Unleashed Counseling offers a safe space for you to heal, grow, and reconnect with joy.