About Ann

Ann Thorwall is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of practice experience who focuses on straightforward, goal-oriented therapy. She aims to help people reduce painful symptoms like anxiety, shame, and hopelessness so they can move toward a more satisfying life. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD.

She also helps people who feel isolated, stuck in social anxiety, or overwhelmed by guilt and shame.

Background and approach

Ann pays attention to how attachment and communication patterns shape relationships. She helps clients notice unhelpful habits, try new ways of relating, and practice clearer communication. This includes work on romantic and close personal relationships when an individual wants that focus.

Her style is open and collaborative. Sessions are conversational and practical. She partners with each person to set clear goals and pick strategies that fit their daily life.

Ann offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and conducts work in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect people with her practice.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Ann uses evidence-based techniques that focus on changing patterns that cause distress. One common approach helps people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so anxiety and low mood become more manageable; it is practical and centered on skills you can use between sessions. Another strand of her work looks at attachment and communication patterns to improve how people relate to others and to reduce recurring conflict and isolation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ann will listen to your goals and daily routine, then suggest which techniques to try first. Together you can adjust methods over time if something does not feel like a good fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules. Video calls let you have face-to-face conversations from wherever you are, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to schedule regular sessions and to practice new skills in real life between meetings.

Questions people ask

What concerns can Ann help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD, along with related issues like isolation, social anxiety, and guilt.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is open, genuine, and collaborative, with conversational sessions that focus on practical steps and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a clinician working with adults on mood and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
9 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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