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Anna Evans

Anna Evans, LCPC, LPC

Therapist · Illinois · 24+ years of experience

A steady, practical therapist for life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Illinois
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
LCPC, LPC
Languages
English
License (Illinois)
LCPC · No. 180006178
License (Wisconsin)
LPC · No. 7798-125
NPI
1396866059

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  • Focus on coping skills
  • Practical sleep strategies
  • Support for caregivers

About Anna

Anna Evans LCPC, LPC helps people manage depression, anxiety, grief, insomnia, and substance use. She also supports those facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and major life changes like relationship loss. Anna brings 24 years of experience and a practical, steady approach to sessions.

Her work is straightforward and goal-oriented. She uses clear, talk-based methods to help people sort priorities and build habits that reduce distress. Sessions focus on what’s going wrong now and on small steps that fit into everyday life.

Anna draws on client-centered work to listen closely and make therapy about each person’s values and choices. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to spot thinking patterns that worsen mood or sleep. Motivational interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about change.

She has experience supporting first responders and other mental health providers and understands the strain of caregiving roles. Anna holds licenses in Illinois and Wisconsin and has additional certificates in grief work, insomnia, and CBT. These inform her practical approach without defining it.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and respectful of each person’s pace. Anna helps people set realistic goals and notice small gains. If you are dealing with loss, long-term health concerns, or changes related to aging, she focuses on workable strategies to improve day-to-day functioning and meaning.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Wisconsin

Languages

English

How Anna’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and supporting each person’s choices. In practice this means sessions focus on what matters most to the client and build plans around their values and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify thoughts and habits that keep problems going and then practices new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms and improve sleep and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then she and the client will try techniques and adjust them over time so the approach fits the person’s life and needs.

Session formats and scheduling can vary, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some techniques, like CBT worksheets or behavioral experiments, adapt well to remote conversations and can be practiced between meetings to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Anna work with?

She helps people with depression, anxiety, grief, insomnia, substance use, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses stress, relationship strain, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens closely, helps set small goals, and uses talk-based techniques to build new habits and coping skills.

What relevant experience does she bring?

Anna has 24 years of professional experience and has worked with first responders and other mental health providers. She focuses on real-life solutions for ongoing concerns.

What credentials and location information are on record?

She holds Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselor credentials and practices from Illinois.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not take international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

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