Annika is a Milieu Counselor at The Healthy Teen Project, where she is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for teens in recovery. She earned her degree in Intensive Psychology from UC Santa Cruz, where she developed a strong interest in the connections between equity, identity, and mental health.

Annika is passionate about accessible and affirming care, and she has experience leading support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals recovering from eating disorders. She values holistic and brain-based approaches to treatment and believes in involving families and support networks as essential parts of the healing process.