- Trauma-informed care
- Practical emotion skills
- Support for parents
About Anna
Anna Childs, LCSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, or trauma. She works with individuals seeking clearer thinking and steadier everyday habits. Her tone is practical and supportive, aimed at people who want straightforward tools and steady guidance.
Anna has 12 years of clinical experience and practices in Wisconsin. She holds a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other degrees from UW–Eau Claire and Fox Valley Technical College. Her background includes a specialized certificate from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee that supports her clinical work.
Her methods are trauma-informed and relationship-focused. She combines talk therapy with body-based awareness and creative ways of processing hard memories. This can include paced exercises to calm the nervous system and expressive techniques that let people show what words sometimes cannot.
Among the tools she uses are client-centered listening, dialectical behavior techniques for managing strong emotions, and trauma-focused work that addresses painful events and their effects. She also uses EMDR-related methods adapted for different ages and needs.
Sessions aim to help people build everyday habits that support mood, sleep, and relationships. Anna emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. She offers a calm, patient approach and partners with people as they learn new coping skills and make changes that matter.
Anna has 12 years of clinical experience and practices in Wisconsin. She holds a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other degrees from UW–Eau Claire and Fox Valley Technical College. Her background includes a specialized certificate from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee that supports her clinical work.
Her methods are trauma-informed and relationship-focused. She combines talk therapy with body-based awareness and creative ways of processing hard memories. This can include paced exercises to calm the nervous system and expressive techniques that let people show what words sometimes cannot.
Among the tools she uses are client-centered listening, dialectical behavior techniques for managing strong emotions, and trauma-focused work that addresses painful events and their effects. She also uses EMDR-related methods adapted for different ages and needs.
Sessions aim to help people build everyday habits that support mood, sleep, and relationships. Anna emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. She offers a calm, patient approach and partners with people as they learn new coping skills and make changes that matter.
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 her approaches shape online work
Anna uses client-centered therapy to listen closely and follow what matters most to each person, focusing on their strengths and immediate concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers clear skills for managing intense emotions and improving everyday habits like sleep and routines. Trauma-focused work helps process past events and reduce their daily impact through paced, targeted interventions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods that match those aims. Together they adjust the plan as progress unfolds, combining skills practice with deeper trauma work when needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, letting people reduce travel and schedule meetings around work, school, or caregiving. It also supports shorter check-ins when needed, and methods like skills coaching, emotion regulation practice, and trauma-focused conversation translate well to remote sessions. Discuss available formats and scheduling when you match with the therapist to find what fits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Anna commonly address?
Anna works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is trauma-informed, relational, and integrative, blending client-centered listening with skill-based techniques to manage emotions and build everyday habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in multiple settings with children ages 6 and up, adolescents, and adults.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.