Annie Church

Annie Church, LCSW

It is often said that one of the only constants in life is change. As a therapist, I consider it a great honor to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the many changing seasons of life. I aim to collaborate with my clients as holistic, dynamic individuals and I bring a relational, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive lens to my practice. During sessions, you can expect elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and body-based awareness to emerge as we use both the past and the present to move toward deeper understanding, growth, and desired change. The environment I strive to create during sessions is one that is present, curious, warm, and non-judgmental. I am also a firm believer that humor and lightheartedness are welcome in the therapy room! Whether you are looking for a place to process or to equip yourself with concrete tools to use outside of session, my goal is to meet you exactly where you are.

My previous experience in community mental health has equipped me with skills in both long-term therapeutic support as well as acute crisis intervention with people of all ages and holding many diverse identities. My career as a social worker and therapist is rooted in the belief that mental health care should be accessible to everyone and it is important to my practice that we acknowledge the ways in which social and cultural experiences impact the ways we each uniquely move through the world. If it fits within your desires for therapy, I enjoy exploring the ways in which mental health and spirituality intersect. As someone who is familiar with what it is like to experience the world within the context of religion, I am open to inviting religious and spiritual language into the therapy space.

Regardless of whether we work together- I am glad you’re taking the time to care for your wellbeing and explore the role therapy can play in your life. If you are interested in scheduling a brief consultation call, please do not hesitate to reach out. I have flexible availability both in-person in Chicago and via telehealth throughout Illinois.