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Anna Childs, LCSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Anna

Anna Childs is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 12 years of experience.

Background and approach

She works with clients presenting a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Her practice also addresses many related areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, body image, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and the effects of disaster-related trauma. Her clinical stance is trauma-informed, relational, and integrative, drawing on Client-Centered principles alongside structured modalities.

She uses EMDR to support trauma processing and has pursued specialized EMDR training focused on developmentally appropriate methods and expressive nonverbal techniques. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and solution-focused strategies are woven into sessions to help clients build regulation, coping skills, and practical problem-solving.

Anna emphasizes collaboration and pace, aiming to create an empowering space where clients explore parts work, nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, and creative approaches as needed. She frames therapy as a process of gaining clarity, resilience, and actionable tools for daily life.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration, providing a supportive environment where clients explore goals and self-understanding; it is useful for general concerns like stress, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness which can be helpful for managing intense emotions, anger, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that facilitates processing distressing memories and their emotional impact through structured protocols and bilateral stimulation; it is often used for trauma and abuse-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify priorities, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what resonates and what helps meet therapeutic goals. Clients are involved in planning the pace and focus of sessions so treatment aligns with their needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules and to access support from home or another comfortable setting. These options allow continuity of care and varied ways to practice skills between sessions while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Anna works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is trauma-informed, relational, and integrative, combining Client-Centered therapy with elements of DBT, EMDR, solution-focused methods, and trauma-focused techniques to support regulation and healing.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings and has pursued additional specialized training in trauma-focused care and EMDR methods.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
The clinician holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Wisconsin with license number WI LCSW 9380-123.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

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

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English

What Anna can help with

Anna Childs works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Anna works with children (ages 6+), adolescents, and adults.

Anna works with clients managing anxiety.

How Anna approaches therapy

Anna's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Anna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wisconsin, with 12 years of clinical experience.