Anna Evans is a licensed counselor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, and substance use.
01About Anna
Anna Evans is a licensed counselor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, and substance use. She brings 24 years of experience and listens with focus and care. Many people come for help after major life changes or when chronic illness and caregiver stress make daily life harder.
She works in a calm, direct way that keeps conversations practical. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and small steps that add up.
Background and approach
Techniques come from cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused work, mixed with a client-centered style that follows each person’s pace. Her background includes work with first responders and other mental health professionals. That experience shapes how she handles intense stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue.
She also supports people dealing with relationship loss, divorce, and challenges tied to aging and caregiving. Anna holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin. Over two decades in clinical settings have included addressing insomnia, grief, and addiction concerns alongside chronic pain and disability issues.
She values clear goals and measurable steps. In sessions she uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. Conversations aim to balance practical strategies and honest reflection about life direction.
She encourages realistic plans for coping and recovery. Starting therapy with Anna means setting small, achievable goals together. She helps people sort priorities, track progress, and adjust the plan as life shifts.
The focus stays on usable skills and steady improvement.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180006178 · expires March 2027
- LPC (Wisconsin)
- License 7798-125 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1396866059 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Anna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Anna names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Anna names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s needs and preferences at the center of each session. The therapist listens closely, follows what matters most to the client, and helps people make decisions that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and managing symptoms tied to chronic illness or addiction.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process means techniques can change as progress is made or as life circumstances shift.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when a short check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and messaging let people send brief updates or work through small tasks between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Anna focus on?
She supports people coping with depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, sleep problems, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, aging issues, and first responder stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on small, achievable steps. Sessions mix direct skill teaching with time to reflect and choose next steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 24 years of professional experience and has worked with first responders and mental health providers. Her work has included grief, insomnia, and addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin. Her practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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