Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 9380-123
- NPI
- 1801397997
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
These details come from information Anna 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
- Trauma treatment
- EMDR approaches
- DBT skills
About Anna
Anna Childs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with 12 years of experience. She works with children ages 6 and up, adolescents, and adults on concerns such as anxiety, addiction, family conflict, trauma, depression, and parenting strain.
She trained at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and holds additional degrees from UW–Eau Claire and Fox Valley Technical College. She also completed a certificate program at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to support clinical practice.
Her approach draws on trauma-informed, relational, and integrative methods. She uses EMDR to address trauma and has pursued specialized EMDR work focused on developmentally appropriate treatment for children. She also uses sandtray adaptations of EMDR to give younger clients nonverbal ways to process difficult experiences.
Beyond EMDR, she incorporates ideas from Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory to help with nervous system regulation and parts work. That can look like talk therapy paired with body-awareness practices or creative activities that help people name and shift intense feelings.
Sessions aim to help people manage symptoms and practical problems: sleeping and eating changes, concentration, anger, relationship communication, and coping with major life changes. The focus is on clear strategies, pacing that fits the person, and working toward goals that matter in daily life.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can set their own goals and notice what matters most. It is useful for everyday stress, relationship concerns, and figuring out next steps in work or parenting.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for handling intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing impulsive behaviors. It is often used for managing anger, mood swings, and distressing urges.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process disturbing memories. In practice it pairs guided processing with moments of body awareness and can be adapted for younger clients using creative tools.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and help pick methods that match a person's goals, history, and comfort level. That collaboration can change over time as needs shift.
Confirm available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, or reduce travel time. Discuss practical preferences like camera use, session length, and timing when scheduling so sessions fit everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, and related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is trauma-informed, relational, and integrative, using talk work alongside somatic awareness and creative methods when helpful.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working across settings with children ages 6 and up, adolescents, and adults.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers