- ACT and CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Client-centered care
About Anna
Anna VanEaton is a Tennessee LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Anna focuses on practical ways to talk through difficult feelings and to manage everyday struggles that weigh on a person.
Her sessions emphasize open, nonjudgmental conversation where clients can name what’s bothering them and try out new ways of responding. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and client-centered work to address symptoms and patterns that keep people stuck. She helps people notice thoughts and behaviors, practice new skills, and make values-based choices.
Anna also has experience with issues tied to abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, substance use concerns, body image, and family of origin problems. She attends to practical day-to-day challenges as well as deeper wounds that come from past relationships and trauma.
Sessions are scheduled during posted hours on her calendar; she does not work Fridays or weekends. She prefers to conduct therapy in formats that allow real conversation rather than text-only contact. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
People who choose her often want straightforward discussion and concrete skills for living with hard feelings. Anna aims to help people make gradual shifts in thinking and behavior so they can carry less weight from guilt, shame, and past hurts.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them and then choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help when guilt or shame makes someone avoid meaningful parts of life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and self-critical thinking. EMDR addresses distress tied to upsetting memories through structured processing; it is commonly used for trauma and abuse related symptoms. Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and try approaches that match the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process often means mixing methods so the client can practice concrete skills while processing painful memories when ready. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the therapist’s current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins on high-stress days, and reduce commuting time. They also permit face-to-face conversation without needing to travel, and can be scheduled around work or caregiving obligations to help maintain consistency with ongoing life demands.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related areas such as abandonment and caregiver stress.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and client-centered techniques to help people name feelings, practice skills, and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional clinical experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Tennessee LCSW and provides services from Tennessee.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients, and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session from the available times.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.