Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Ann Thorwall, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.020861
- NPI
- 1245797927
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Ann supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- stress and anxiety
- relationship struggles
- mood and self esteem
About Ann
Ann Thorwall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship concerns. Ann writes plainly and works to make therapy practical and usable for everyday life.
She draws on what has helped clients in the past to reduce fear, shame, and hopelessness. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable changes that lower anxiety and lift mood. Ann also helps people who feel isolated or stuck in communication patterns at work or in romantic relationships.
Her work often addresses attachment issues and communication problems that keep people repeating the same struggles. She talks through how guilt, shame, and social anxiety show up in daily routines. The focus is on clear steps people can take between sessions to practice new ways of relating and coping.
Ann keeps the tone direct and collaborative. She listens to what is working and what is not, and then recommends practical strategies to try. Parents reading on a phone will find short, straightforward language and a focus on problems that affect work, family, money, and health.
People interested in starting are invited to review the practice options and complete the matching questions to schedule a first session. Sessions are provided in English by a clinician licensed in Illinois.
BHow sessions work
How Ann Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Ann describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce anxiety and lift mood. Cognitive-style approaches help identify and change unhelpful thoughts that fuel worry and low mood; these methods include simple exercises you can practice between sessions to test new thinking. Interpersonal-focused techniques look at patterns in relationships and communication, helping people notice repeated cycles and try different responses to improve connection and reduce conflict.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about their goals, what has helped before, and what feels realistic to try. Together they choose methods and set small, practical goals so progress is measurable and directly tied to everyday life demands like work and family responsibilities.
The practical advantages of working online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and easier access when leaving work for a short break is the only option. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to maintain regular meetings and to practice techniques between appointments while keeping therapy connected to daily routines.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, ADHD, and relationship concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, mood disorders, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style is open, genuine, and collaborative. She focuses on practical tools to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working as a therapist. That experience includes helping people with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois. Sessions are provided by an Illinois-licensed clinician.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients. Sessions are provided to clients within the therapist's permitted region.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and matching process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers