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Anna Evans

Therapist · Illinois

Anna Evans, LCPC, LPC

Compassionate, goal-focused support for tough life changes

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Grief and sleep focus
  • Support for caregivers

About Anna

Anna Evans is a licensed counselor who helps people manage depression, anxiety, grief, sleep trouble, substance use, chronic illness, and major life changes. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and brings 24 years of clinical experience to her work. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping clients meet real-life goals.

She uses clear, hands-on methods drawn from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and daily routines that get in the way of feeling better. Motivational interviewing is used to support change when people feel stuck, and trauma-focused work is available for those coping with past harm.

Sessions tend to focus on what matters most to the client. Conversations explore immediate concerns, identify small steps that make a difference, and build coping skills for stress, caregiving burdens, chronic pain, or relationship shift. Sleep and grief work are practical and targeted to daily habits and emotions.

Anna has experience supporting first responders and other mental health providers, and she also helps people facing aging, caregiver strain, immigration stress, hearing impairment, and end-of-life concerns. Her background includes certificates in grief work, insomnia, and cognitive behavioral therapy, which shape her day-to-day practices.

Clients can expect a collaborative tone and straightforward goals. The focus is on manageable changes that improve functioning and ease distress. To begin, follow the site steps to match and schedule a session with her.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Wisconsin

Languages

English

How specific approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's priorities and building a supportive working relationship. In practice this means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to set goals and decide what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with sleep problems, depression, anxiety, and substance use. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing past harm and reducing its impact on daily life through paced, evidence-informed steps.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they will pick methods and adjust them over time so the work fits the client's needs and pace.

Confirm session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for people juggling caregiving, medical visits, or work shifts. It also makes skill-building exercises and sleep or grief work easier to practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt the approaches above to an online setting and help clients find what works best for their life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with depression, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, substance use, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and major life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on small steps and concrete strategies to improve daily functioning and reduce distress.

What is her clinical background?

She has 24 years of professional experience and has worked with first responders and other mental health providers.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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