Ana Sikula

Ana Sikula, LCSW, focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, sleep problems, or changes at home and work. She aims to make sessions clear and practical, so parents can bring concerns about sleep, relationships, or parenting and get straightforward support. Ana speaks English and Spanish and practices in Illinois.

Ana uses a mix of methods chosen to fit each person's life and goals. She often draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice values and take workable steps, and attachment-based ideas to look at close relationships and patterns that repeat.

Her style is warm and direct. She focuses on everyday skills like communication, self-care, and routines that support better sleep. Sessions include talking through specific problems, trying new habits, and checking what works in real life. She emphasizes practical change more than abstract theory.

Ana has practiced as a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois for 10 years. That experience includes workplace stress, caregiving strain, grief, fertility and family-of-origin issues, and challenges linked to ADHD and bipolar conditions. She also has background in occupational and healthcare settings.

Outside of therapy she is a parent and enjoys cooking, travel, and community activities. She uses that life experience to relate to common family pressures and time limits. People who want clear steps, a respectful listener, and help building routines often find her approach useful.

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