About Anne
Anne Kaeding is a licensed clinical professional counselor who helps people facing anxiety, grief, depression, and stress. She works with adults who are trying to rebuild motivation, strengthen self-esteem, or cope with major life changes. Her approach is practical and respectful, and she aims to make each session feel manageable.
Anne adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. She listens for what matters most and focuses on small, achievable steps.
Background and approach
Sessions often include problem-solving, emotion regulation skills, and ways to rebuild confidence after loss or difficult events. With eight years of clinical experience, Anne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. She uses what seems to help in the moment and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Expect clear goals, honest feedback, and a steady focus on day-to-day improvements. She also addresses relationship and family concerns from the perspective of the individual, helping people improve communication, handle attachment questions, or manage blended family stress. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care issues, caregiver strain, and mood regulation challenges.
Anne provides care to people in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. She emphasizes compassion and sensitivity while helping clients make practical changes. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that step easier to take.
Evidence-based approaches and online access
Anne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One approach is skills-based work that teaches emotion regulation and coping tools to manage anxiety, stress, and mood swings. These skills help with day-to-day reactions and reduce overwhelm. Another common approach is problem-solving and behavioral activation, which breaks larger problems into small steps and helps rebuild motivation and routine when depression or avoidance are present.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress is seen. Clients and the therapist work together to decide which methods fit best for current needs and preferences.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation; phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or shorter exchanges between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit care around work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping focus on steady, practical progress.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
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