Anna Childs

Anna Childs is a licensed social worker in Wisconsin who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, and parenting challenges. She works with children ages 6 and up, adolescents, and adults. Her style aims to be calm and practical so conversations feel clear and doable.

She has a Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a Bachelor's from UW–Eau Claire, and an Associate's from Fox Valley Technical College. She also completed a specialized certificate at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to support her clinical work. Anna brings 12 years of experience in multiple settings.

Her practice is trauma-informed and relational. She uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and adapts methods to fit different ages and needs. With younger clients she may incorporate sandtray and expressive tools so feelings can be processed without relying only on words.

Anna also works with approaches that focus on parts of the self and on nervous system regulation. This helps when emotions feel overwhelming or when reactions repeat despite good intentions. Sessions mix talk, body-awareness, and creative work depending on what helps in the moment.

She aims to help people build clarity, resilience, and stronger day-to-day coping. Anna supports steps both small and large, and she partners with each person to set goals that feel manageable.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and prioritizes what matters most to the client. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to set goals and pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors; it often includes skill practice between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps people process traumatic memories by pairing focused attention with guided techniques to reduce the emotional charge of those memories.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, history, and preferences to determine which methods to try first. Adjustments are made over time so work stays relevant and useful for everyday life.

Confirm the current session options before booking to know the exact online formats offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a work break. It can also let people use techniques that translate well to virtual settings, like DBT skills practice and EMDR-informed processing, while combining talk and body-awareness work to match each person’s needs.