- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Social anxiety
About Ann
Ann Thorwall is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus. Ann draws on her own experience of having been in therapy to shape how she works with people.
She aims to use practical tools that reduce symptoms such as fear, anxiety, shame, and hopelessness. Sessions are described as open and collaborative, with attention to what feels useful and doable in day-to-day life. Ann helps people who feel frustrated, confused, or disconnected in close relationships, including romantic partnerships.
Ann also supports people managing self-esteem difficulties, ADHD-related challenges, and mood problems. She works with issues connected to attachment, communication struggles, guilt and shame, and isolation. In conversation she tends to focus on concrete steps and small changes that add up over time.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps identify alternatives. She and the client decide together which strategies to try, track how they work, and adjust as needed. The approach aims to be straightforward and practical rather than abstract.
People who prefer clear goals and measurable progress may find this way of working helpful. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavioral changes. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and increase confidence in social situations. Another approach centers on improving communication and interaction patterns, helping people practice different ways of asking for needs or setting boundaries in relationships.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. Ann works with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their daily life, and adjust based on what helps. The initial sessions typically focus on understanding the problem, setting realistic goals, and picking practical strategies to try between meetings.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice communication skills in real-world settings and bring examples from daily life into the conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and ADHD. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her specific focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is described as open, genuine, and collaborative, with an emphasis on practical tools and steps the client can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working as a therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.