Anna Childs
Wisconsin LCSW offering trauma-informed EMDR and DBT
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About
Anna Childs, LCSW, is a licensed therapist in Wisconsin with more than 12 years of clinical experience working with children (ages 6+), adolescents, and adults. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a Bachelor’s degree from UW–Eau Claire, an Associate's degree from Fox Valley Technical College, and a specialized certificate from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee that supports her clinical focus.
Her practice concentrates on a wide range of concerns including anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, family and relationship difficulties, mood disorders, grief, and challenges with intimacy, eating, and sleep. She also works with issues such as attachment, abandonment, neurodiversity, caregiver stress, chronic illness, dissociation, and co-morbidity among others.
Anna integrates trauma-informed and relational perspectives with evidence-informed techniques. She is EMDRIA-trained and has pursued additional EMDR training with Ana Gomez, including EMDR-Sandtray methods for developmentally appropriate work with children. Her approach incorporates Internal Family Systems principles and Polyvagal Theory alongside client-centered and solution-focused elements to support nervous system regulation and parts work in therapy.
Her practice concentrates on a wide range of concerns including anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, family and relationship difficulties, mood disorders, grief, and challenges with intimacy, eating, and sleep. She also works with issues such as attachment, abandonment, neurodiversity, caregiver stress, chronic illness, dissociation, and co-morbidity among others.
Anna integrates trauma-informed and relational perspectives with evidence-informed techniques. She is EMDRIA-trained and has pursued additional EMDR training with Ana Gomez, including EMDR-Sandtray methods for developmentally appropriate work with children. Her approach incorporates Internal Family Systems principles and Polyvagal Theory alongside client-centered and solution-focused elements to support nervous system regulation and parts work in therapy.
- Location:
- Wisconsin, United States
- Years Experience:
- 12
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: WI LCSW 9380-123
- NPI Number: 1801397997
- License: LCSW (Wisconsin)
Online and Remote Therapy Options
Anna offers remote sessions that use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so that clients can choose the communication method that fits their needs. Remote work can include interactive conversations, skills practice, and guided interventions adapted for each format.
She integrates EMDR as a trauma-focused method that can be adapted for telehealth, including developmentally appropriate EMDR approaches and EMDR-Sandtray techniques trained for work with children. EMDR is described here in accessible terms as a way to address distressing memories and associated reactions through structured processing with clinician guidance.
Alongside EMDR, Anna uses trauma-focused and client-centered practices to support nervous system regulation and parts work, drawing on Internal Family Systems ideas and Polyvagal Theory when helpful. These approaches emphasize collaborative pacing, attunement to emotional states, and practical coping strategies. Prospective clients can discuss preferred communication modes and collaborative goals when scheduling a first session.
What is Anna Childs' clinical experience and background?
Anna has 12 years of clinical experience and has worked with children (ages 6+), adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a Bachelor’s degree from UW–Eau Claire, an Associate's degree from Fox Valley Technical College, and a specialized certificate from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
What credentials and license does she hold?
She is licensed as an LCSW. License details listed are WI LCSW 9380-123.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is she located?
Anna is licensed and based in Wisconsin.
How can people work with her remotely?
Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients can select the format that best suits their needs and goals.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be paired and scheduled.