Those who know Ana Aun are drawn by her warm, welcoming energy and regularly seek her support and guidance, and her innate passion for mental health and wellness likely is what leads her friends and family to confide in her. Since her childhood, Ana has a love for medicine and, given her natural warmth and compassion, this naturally led her to psychiatry. The impact of the pandemic on our society and her realization that psychological well-being is as important as physical well-being further inspired Ana to pursue her dream career.

During her medical training at the University of Tennessee and in numerous clinics and hospitals, what made the greatest impression on Ana was the relationships she built with her patients. It inspired Ana to decide on pursuing psychiatry as she realized, “What better way to serve my patients than to help them live their best life?”

Apart from successfully treating anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar and various other mental health disorders, Ana prides herself on cultivating close, unique and trustworthy relationships with patients. She believes these special relationships and psychotherapy are essential to helping patients overcome their mental struggles and live their best lives. Through compassion, psychotherapy and adjunct medical therapy, she is dedicated to helping patients create, maintain or rebuild a healthy mental foundation so they may reach their fullest potential. Most importantly, Ana is dedicated to being an ever-present support system in their lives. She believes “happiness is not just a place, but also a process” and strives to be there for you every step of the way!