- Stress management
- Communication skills
- Guilt and shame work
About Ann
Ann Thorwall is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and challenges related to ADHD. She also supports people facing attachment concerns, communication problems, loneliness, mood disorders, social anxiety, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Ann practices in a straightforward, collaborative way. She speaks plainly about feelings and behaviors. Sessions focus on identifying what keeps a problem going and trying specific steps to change it. She emphasizes tools that fit daily life rather than abstract ideas.
Many adults come to her when they feel stuck in a relationship or isolated from others. She talks through patterns that affect how people connect, communicate, and trust. Ann helps people notice how old habits show up now and test new ways of relating in small, manageable steps.
When anxiety, low mood, or shame get in the way of work, romantic life, or everyday routines, she helps clients break those cycles with practical strategies. Conversations include clearer communication, pacing demands, and strategies to manage attention and overwhelm related to ADHD.
Her style is open and direct. She partners with clients to set goals, try tools between sessions, and check what is working. People leave sessions with clear ideas for the next week rather than vague advice.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Ann emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques that target thinking and behavior patterns. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. This is useful for anxiety, mood problems, social fear, and the negative self-talk that fuels shame.Interpersonal and communication-focused work looks at how people relate to others. That approach names interaction patterns, practices clearer ways of asking for needs, and supports rebuilding trust and connection in strained relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ann will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies based on what helps in real life.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm the available session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals use these formats to keep continuity of care and to try practical tools between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, loneliness, mood disorders, social anxiety, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a collaborative, practical approach that looks at how those feelings affect daily choices. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying small behavioral changes to reduce their hold.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of experience working in clinical settings. That background informs her work with mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW credential in Illinois and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.