- Trauma-informed care
- Skill-based focus
- Works with men
About Anna
Anna Childs is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with children aged 6 and up, adolescents, and adults who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, or relationship concerns. Anna centers her work on listening first, then helping people identify practical steps they can try between sessions.
Her method is trauma-informed and relational, so sessions focus on safety, pacing, and building coping skills. She uses EMDR, Client-Centered approaches, and solution-focused strategies to help people reduce distress and regain a sense of control. Therapy may include talk work, somatic awareness, or creative tools depending on what fits the person.
Anna has a Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other degrees from UW–Eau Claire and Fox Valley Technical College. She also completed a specialized certificate at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee that supports her clinical practice. Her background includes work across multiple settings with young people and adults.
In sessions she helps clients tackle specific problems like sleep or eating concerns, parenting stress, career struggles, or managing intense emotions. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, autism-related challenges, and co-occurring conditions. The focus is on building skills that translate into everyday life.
Anna encourages clients to move at their own pace. She aims to combine practical tools with deeper work on nervous system regulation and parts-based approaches so people leave feeling clearer and more able to cope.
How Anna’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and following their lead. It helps people feel heard while they name goals and try small changes.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers clear skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can be useful for problems like anger, relationship conflict, or overwhelming stress.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps process traumatic memories in a way that can reduce their emotional impact. It is often used when past events keep showing up as strong reactions in daily life.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels doable, then try techniques together and adjust as needed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people find virtual therapy helps fit sessions into a busy life, makes scheduling easier around work or childcare, and allows brief check-ins when needed. Phone or video sessions can lower the barrier to regular attendance and support consistency in practicing new skills.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anna commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and related challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is trauma-informed and relational, focusing on listening, practical skills, and pacing work to what feels manageable for the client.
How much experience does she have?
Anna has 12 years of experience working with children ages 6 and up, adolescents, and adults across a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential LCSW and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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