Anna Witges
BIPOC IdentifyingNCC, LMHC, LPC, LCPC
Gender Identity: female
Short Biography
Anna has been a mental health therapist for 10+ years specializing in trauma, of all kinds. She uses CBT, CPT, and eclectic therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s needs. Anna will help you explore, challenge, and grow to be your best self. She assists in setting goals for you to work on and supports you in staying accountable for positive change.
Therapy Philosophy
Both Humanistic and Person are at the centered all my sessions, with support form Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based, and often Solution Focused as other approaches to achieve the goals that brought you in for care.
Special Training & Certifications
I specialize in trauma related recovery, offering Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Clinical Focus / Specialties
Generalized anxiety
Trauma
Neurodivergent Challenges
Anxiety
Social anxiety
Panic attacks
Health anxiety
Depression
Mood swings
Bipolar disorder
Seasonal depression
Post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
Complex trauma (C-PTSD)
Childhood abuse or neglect
Sexual trauma
Domestic or intimate partner violence
Medical trauma
Relationship conflict
Communication difficulties
Low self-esteem
Self-criticism
Perfectionism
People-pleasing
Assertiveness difficulties
Identity exploration
Stress & Life Adjustment
Chronic stress
Burnout
Work-related stress
Academic stress
Major life transitions
Grief & Loss
Death of a loved one
Relationship loss
Complicated grief
Behavioral & Emotional Regulation
Self-harming behaviors
Difficulty regulating emotions
Chronic illness adjustment
Health-related stress
Executive functioning difficulties
Feeling stuck
Emotional numbness
Loss of meaning or direction
Personal growth
“Not feeling like myself”
Therapist Methodology
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Exposure-Based Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Strengths-Based Therapy
Eclectic Therapy
Humanistic
Motivational Interviewing
Core Values
Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist
Liberation-oriented
Queer- and trans-affirming
Racial equity-focused
Culturally responsive
Immigrant and refugee-affirming
Anti-oppressive practice
Community care-oriented
Healing justice framework
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming
Gender-expansive aware
BIPOC-affirming
Neurodiversity-affirming
Secular-affirming
Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming)
Multicultural sensitivity
Cultural identity exploration
Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences
Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed
Strengths-based
Client-centered
Collaborative
Nonjudgmental
Authentic and transparent
Boundaried compassion
Humor and humanity
Radical acceptance
Centering safety and trust
Acceptance and commitment
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Pleasure and joy as healing
Grief as transformation
Connection between personal and systemic healing
Grounded presence
Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Ethical activism
Therapist as co-learner
Clinic / Practice Environment
Practice Information
- Experience: 12 years
- Availability: Online Sessions Only
- Languages: English
- Session Cost: $100 – $175
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Accepts Insurance:
Yes
AetnaAllSavers UHCAllied Benefit Systems - AetnaAllied Benefit Systems - CignaAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield IndianaAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield KentuckyAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield MissouriCarelon Behavioral Health, Inc.CentivoChristian Brothers Services - AetnaCignaConfide Enhanced EAPEVHC - AetnaEVHC - CignaGovernment Employees Health AssociationHealth Scope - AetnaLucent Health Solutions - CignaLuminare Health - AetnaLuminare Health - CignaMedicaMedical Mutual of OhioMeritainNYC Employees PPO PlanNipponOptumOptum Emotional Wellbeing Solution (Premium EAP)Optum Live & Work Well (EAP)OscarOxford Health PlansResources for Living EAPSurest (Formerly Bind)Trustmark Health Benefits - CignaTrustmark Small Business Benefits - AetnaUHC Student ResourcesUMRUnited Healthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Global
- Populations Served: 18+,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation , Service Members and Family
Credentials
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License:
License verification pending or self-certified
Office & Contact Info
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Phone:
2195757479
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Physical Location(s):
📍 Chicago, Illinois United States