Anna Evans , LCPC, LPC

Anna Evans is a licensed counselor with 24 years of professional experience supporting adults through major life transitions and complex emotional challenges. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials - LCPC meaning Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LPC meaning Licensed Professional Counselor - and is licensed to practice in both Illinois and Wisconsin. Over the course of her career she has helped people manage depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic insomnia, substance use, chronic illness and disability, and caregiver stress, as well as the ripple effects of relationship changes.

Her work includes particular attention to trauma, addiction, and the unique stresses facing first responders and other mental health professionals, and she draws on specialized training that includes certificates in grief work, insomnia treatment, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Anna approaches therapy as a collaborative process, providing practical tools for sleep and mood regulation while also attending to the painful emotions that accompany loss, guilt, and life upheaval.

Engaging in therapy is framed as a courageous step, and Anna focuses on partnering with clients to clarify goals, build coping skills, and support meaningful change. Her practice emphasizes compassionate, evidence-informed care tailored to each person’s needs and life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Anna integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy into her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia while promoting healthier habits. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing the emotional and physiological effects of past trauma, offering strategies to process painful memories and build safety and coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Anna works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques based on how a client responds and discusses options openly so the plan feels personalized and practical.

Online therapy with Anna uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limitations, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain regular appointments, access timely support during life changes, and integrate therapeutic work into daily routines, while continuing to work with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.