- Trauma-informed care
- Skills-based strategies
- Creative methods
About Anna
Anna Childs is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and major life changes. She practices in Wisconsin and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Anna aims to make talking about hard things feel manageable and direct.
Her approach is trauma-informed and relational. She uses EMDR to help process traumatic memories and pairs that with talk therapy and body-focused awareness. Anna adapts methods for different ages and situations and uses creative tools when helpful.
Anna blends client-centered work with skills-based strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution-focused methods. She helps people notice patterns, build coping skills, and set small, doable goals. Sessions often move between talking, grounding exercises, and hands-on techniques that fit the person’s needs.
She has additional experience with attachment concerns, ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, grief, and relationship and intimacy difficulties. Anna also supports work around eating, sleeping, and parenting challenges when individuals bring those concerns.
People who choose Anna can expect a steadier, collaborative pace. She focuses on helping clients build resilience, clearer coping strategies, and greater calm in daily life. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking so they know what formats are available.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people find their own solutions; online sessions using this approach usually center on building understanding and practical next steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing emotion and stress, and online sessions can teach and practice these skills between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps process traumatic memories through structured protocols and can be adapted into a paced, collaborative process during remote sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress unfolds, and adjustments are made together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It can also let people use shorter sessions or schedule appointments around work, school, or caregiving duties. Talk with the therapist when you match to clarify the exact formats offered and what will work best for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anna commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and many related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is trauma-informed and relational, combining client-centered listening with practical skills and creative tools to help people cope day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in a range of settings with different age groups and presenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.