- Trauma-informed care
- Practical sleep help
- Works with kids and adults
About Anna
Anna Childs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who helps people facing sleep problems along with anxiety, stress, and trauma. She works with children ages 6 and up, adolescents, and adults. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at helping people handle day-to-day struggles and get better rest when sleep becomes a problem.
Anna brings 12 years of clinical experience across schools, clinics, and community settings. She earned a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and earlier degrees from UW–Eau Claire and Fox Valley Technical College. She also completed a specialized certificate from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to support her clinical work.
Her approach is trauma-informed and relational. She uses several methods to help people regulate their nervous system, reduce distress, and process difficult memories in ways that fit their needs. Sessions can include talk-based work, body-focused awareness, and expressive or creative activities for younger clients.
Anna integrates EMDR-related methods into her practice as part of trauma work and uses tools that can be helpful when sleep or intrusive memories interfere with daily life. She also draws on parts-focused and nervous-system frameworks to support emotional balance and better self-regulation.
She aims to create a steady, compassionate space where progress happens at the client’s pace. People who want practical strategies for sleep, calmer nights, and clearer coping skills will find a straightforward, supportive collaborator in Anna.
Approaches that guide online work and healing
Anna commonly uses Client-Centered therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as part of her clinical approach. Client-Centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can explore concerns and set goals. DBT adds clear skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling difficult reactions that can disrupt sleep and daily life. EMDR-related methods are used to process trauma memories and reduce their ongoing impact on thoughts, feelings, and sleep.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to choose or blend methods based on goals, symptoms, and what feels workable in sessions. That means approaches can shift as progress is made or needs change.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online therapy easier to fit into busy schedules, take shorter check-ins between in-person visits, or use sessions to practice skills in real life. Online work can make it simpler to try relaxation and grounding techniques at home and to bring sleep strategies into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Anna address?
She helps with sleep problems and related issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, parenting stress, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is trauma-informed and relational, with a focus on practical strategies, nervous-system regulation, and approaches tailored to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in a variety of settings with children 6 and older, adolescents, and adults.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin or schedule a session?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.