Anna Czerniak

(LCSW)

About Me

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with over 15 years of experience working as an advocate and therapist. I have worked in a range of areas including foster care, domestic violence & sexual assault, corrections (with both juveniles and adults), parent coaching, and community mental health. I have provided therapy to adolescents and adults for Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, and Bipolar Disorder. I have also provided coaching to parents who have children with ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Behavior Concerns.

My counseling style is open, accepting, and solution focused. I use a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I believe in meeting individuals where they are and taking a holistic approach to address your unique needs. I am a therapist who is caring, non-judgmental, honest, and direct.

If you are ready to better understand your behaviors (or the behaviors of your child) and build skills to improve your well-being and happiness, I am here to support you. I am open to engaging with you in whatever manner you feel comfortable (e.g. phone, video, and/or messaging). I am typically available mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 8

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LCSW #149016581 (Expires: 2021-11-30)

Reviews

Written by M.A. on Jul 21, 2021 after counseling with Anna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Anna listens and asks questions about what’s current in my life, she helps me work though situation I need help navigating and give me resources to move forward.

Written by K.I. on Jul 16, 2021 after counseling with Anna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Anna is smart, open minded and heartfelt. She also has insight that is so genuine and virtuous. She’s truly a gift to this world.

Written by D.A. on Mar 25, 2021 after counseling with Anna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and career difficulties

Anna gives me hope. She provides me with solutions to my problems. I feel supported and not alone. Parenting is tough and I feel confidence Anna will be able to help guide me through it.