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Anna VanEaton, LCSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Anna

Anna VanEaton is a Tennessee-licensed LCSW with 25 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She creates an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings and build motivation and confidence.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes listening first and adapting interventions to each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Anna draws on a range of evidence-informed methods including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support growth and healing.

She has also addressed related concerns such as addiction, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, family-of-origin issues, and communication or control problems. Anna aims to partner with clients to identify practical steps and internal resources that help them move toward their goals, while honoring the courage involved in beginning therapy.

Integrating therapeutic models into online care

Anna uses Internal Family Systems to help clients notice and relate to the different internal parts that influence feelings and behavior; this approach supports work on trauma, self-criticism, and inner conflicts by encouraging curiosity and compassionate internal leadership. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and build psychological flexibility, helping people learn to accept difficult thoughts while committing to actions that align with what matters most. Client-Centered Therapy provides a foundation of empathetic listening and genuine presence, creating a space where clients feel heard and understood as they set their own pace for change.

Choosing the most helpful approach is part of the process and Anna treats the selection as collaborative. She will explore a client’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then combine elements from different methods to tailor sessions. This collaborative stance aims to match interventions to what feels useful and realistic for the individual.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats allow clients to engage from home or other convenient locations, make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, and support continued work between meetings using tools and practices discussed in sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anna commonly address in therapy?
She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression, and also supports work around addiction, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, family problems, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, creating an open, nonjudgmental space while drawing on structured, evidence-based tools to help clients explore feelings and take practical steps forward.
What is her professional background and experience?
Anna has 25 years of professional experience in clinical social work and a long history of supporting people with emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is credentialed as an LCSW and is licensed in Tennessee under TN LCSW 4484.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide a range of ways to connect.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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 attacksPhobiasPostpartum 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