Anna Childs

Anna Childs, LCSW, is a licensed therapist in Wisconsin with more than 12 years of experience supporting children (ages 6+), adolescents, and adults across a range of settings. She earned a Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire, and an Associate’s degree from Fox Valley Technical College, along with a specialized certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee that informs her clinical work.

Her work often centers on helping people navigate anxiety, addiction-related challenges, family conflict, and the effects of trauma, prolonged stress, and dissociative disorders. Anna takes a trauma-informed, relational, and integrative approach, aiming to understand both the person and the context around what they are experiencing. She is EMDRIA-trained through EMDR and Beyond and has completed specialized EMDR training with Ana Gomez focused on developmentally appropriate trauma treatment for children. She also incorporates EMDR-Sandtray practices, which can be especially helpful for younger clients who benefit from expressive, nonverbal ways to process difficult experiences.

In addition to EMDR, Anna integrates ideas from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Polyvagal Theory to support nervous system regulation, parts work, and deeper emotional healing. Whether sessions emphasize conversation, somatic awareness, or creative modalities, she focuses on building a compassionate, empowering space where growth can unfold at a pace that feels manageable. She views reaching out for support as a meaningful step toward clarity, resilience, and well-being, and she offers steady guidance throughout the process.