Anna VanEaton

Compassionate, experienced LCSW focused on practical change

LCSW Tennessee

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Anna

Anna VanEaton is a Tennessee-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She aims to help clients who are ready to take a first step toward change by offering a nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be explored and understood. Her practice incorporates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR when appropriate.

Anna combines these approaches to address concerns such as addiction, grief, communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and family-of-origin issues. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that reflect each person’s goals.

Sessions are offered through several remote formats and scheduled according to availability. Anna maintains a consistent weekly schedule and notes that she does not see clients on Fridays or weekends.

She encourages those who are ready to begin to take that step forward and complete the intake process to match with a time that fits their needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to change behaviors and reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with motivation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility through mindfulness and committed action, which can be especially helpful for chronic stress, persistent worries, and value-driven life changes. EMDR is a trauma-informed method that works with memory processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and related symptoms; it is commonly integrated when trauma or abuse is a central concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process often includes trying strategies, evaluating what helps, and adapting the plan over time to support meaningful progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can fit care into their lives more easily. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of sessions despite busy schedules or geographic limitations, and they allow for regular check-ins and skill practice between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Anna commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, and depression, along with related issues like addiction, grief, caregiver stress, and family problems.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

The practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR to tailor treatment to individual needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist bring?

The clinician has 25 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns and populations.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

Anna is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee, license number TN LCSW 4484, and practices with that regional scope in mind.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Services are offered in English, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does the therapist provide?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English