ABOUT
Black Sheep are the cycle breakers. They disrupt the status quo in the pursuit of authenticity.
Hi, I'm Anna Kraft (they/she)! I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and the owner/founder of Black Sheep Wellness LLC. I created Black Sheep Wellness LLC to house my various roles, including therapist, consultant, and trainer/educator.
I chose the name Black Sheep Wellness to reclaim a phrase often used to marginalize people who question dysfunctional patterns, disrupt harmful systems, and seek authenticity. Black Sheep endeavor to transform harmful systems into spaces that support the wellness and dignity of all.
Reclaiming this name is an intentional act of resistance and empowerment: a way to honor difference, challenge pathologizing narratives, and affirm that healing must include cultural context, identity, and lived experience. This practice is rooted in the belief that wellness is not about conformity, but about liberation, dignity, and being fully seen in a world that too often asks people to shrink or silence themselves.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in WI
License No. 10087-125
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Certificate No. 1624519
Education
2024- Present
Anticipated graduation in 2029
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES)
Mount Mary University
Through the CES PhD program, I am strengthening my clinical counseling skills while also gaining the knowledge and skills to educate and train counselors-in-training. My research interests include counselor education, gender diversity, and social justice.
2018-2021
MS in Professional Counseling
Mount Mary University
Dual concentrations in clinical mental health and clinical rehabilitation counseling. For my masters-level practicum and internship, I had dual placement at Bread of Healing Clinic and Convergence Resource Center.
2015-2017
BA in Psychology
University of Iowa
During my undergraduate career, I studied psychology, sociology, and critical cultural competency. I was a research assistant in Dr. Clark's Social Perceptions Lab. I volunteered for a diverse range of organizations.
Training
(Not a comprehensive list. See CV for my full training history)
WPATH GEI Foundations Course
WPATH- March 2025
Becoming a Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinician
November 2025- Cascadia
Ethics and Counseling Supervision
Mount Mary University- February 2025
Hormones and Puberty-Blockers: A Gender-Affirming Medical Approach for Gender-Diverse Youth
Gender Health Training Institute- November 2024
Brainspotting Phase 2
Elevated Life Academy- June 2024
Unpacking & Contextualizing Gender
Gender Health Training Institute- October 2024
Brain Integration with Self-Compassion and Brainspotting
Led by Patrice Flanagan-Morris & Brittany Bagy- February 2024
A Clinician's Guide to Supporting Patients Undergoing Gender-Affirming Surgery
Gender Health Training Institute- July 2024
Brainspotting Phase 1
Elevated Life Academy- August 2023
Inspired by Dr. Rachel Dyer, here are some of the people who I have learned from and who have influenced my work:
Benjamin C., Callie Barfield, Kendra Bittner, Heather Brose, Kait Cary-King, Dr. S. Michele Cohen, Matthew Colinelli, Connie Eller, Patrice Flanagan-Morris, Dr. Motier Haskins, Dr. Matthew Jandrisevits, Dr. Terri Jashinsky, Dr. Samia Khan, Dr. Carrie King, Cherie Lindberg, Erin M., Vivian Marquez-Razo, Monique Matic, Dr. Meier, Milwaukee Lands, Carolyn Morris, Kenn Nelan, Dr. Jane Rheineck, Dr. Katie Rodenkirch, Sarah S., Dr. Tammy Scheidegger, Dr. Tyler Secor, Sirina Shepherd, Dr. Marion Toscano
As well as many authors, colleagues, writings, talks, art, family, animals, plants, and every student, client, and mentee.