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Anna Evans

Therapist

Anna Evans

LCPC, LPC

Illinois · 24+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for life changes

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Step 1

  • Focus on coping skills
  • Practical grief support
  • Help with insomnia

About Anna

Anna Evans is a licensed clinician with 24 years of experience who helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, insomnia, substance use, chronic illness, and disability. She supports those dealing with caregiver stress and life changes such as relationship loss. Her work extends to first responders and other mental health providers seeking practical guidance.

Anna takes a straightforward, compassionate approach in sessions. She uses methods that help people identify what matters to them and make doable changes. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and coping strategies that fit everyday life.

Her clinical background includes training in cognitive behavioral therapy and certificates in grief work and insomnia. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials, and is licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin. Anna draws on 24 years of practice to tailor steps to each person’s situation.

Therapy with Anna tends to be practical and person-focused. Conversations aim to reduce overwhelming symptoms and increase usable tools. She works at a pace set by the client and concentrates on changes people can try between sessions.

People who reach out will complete an initial matching process and then schedule sessions based on availability. The process begins with a short questionnaire that helps match needs and preferences before a first appointment.

Step 2

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

Step 3

How Anna's Methods Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding of what matters most to each person. This approach helps people clarify goals and feel heard while they try new ways of coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and some substance use concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anna will collaborate with clients to select methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote visits let them practice skills between sessions in real life. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, sleep strategies, and relapse prevention work for an online setting so therapy stays focused and practical.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anna address?

She helps with depression, anxiety, grief, insomnia, substance use, caregiver stress, chronic illness and life changes including relationship loss and related issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are direct and person-focused, with an emphasis on setting goals, practicing skills, and finding steps that fit daily life.

How much experience does she have?

Anna brings 24 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including first responders and other mental health professionals.

What credentials and region does she hold?

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

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees 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 her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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