Ann James, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rockford, IL

Ann James

LCSW

We are a group of mental health professionals committed to serving the greater Rockford area.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rockford, IL

Services
  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Are you always a little bit afraid that an anxiety attack is waiting around the corner? Have you been hit with surprise anxiety more times than you can count? I know exactly what you're feeling: the pounding chest, the shortness of breath, the feeling that the walls are closing in and you need out NOW. Attacks can be terrifying, and I don't want you to have to suffer them anymore. Holistic practices can reduce anxiety tremendously, and I look forward to teaching you tools to take your life back.

My Background and Approach

The tools that I'll provide you with are tools that I have been perfecting over my career helping people just like you. I have dozens of them. My goal for you is to have at least five different tools and techniques that you can carry with you at all times. So no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet exercises that can quickly create relief. I am direct and solution focused. We'll work collaboratively to address the anxiety attacks that are bothering you right now. We'll start with what's going on in the moment and how to get control over your body and thoughts. For the past 9 years, my practice has been focused on helping people get rid of anxiety. I have attended trainings that teach leading edge techniques. We'll address what's going on in your brain when you feel anxious and how to get in touch with different parts of your brain to find relief. We'll discuss what happens to your body when fear takes over so you can learn how to quickly calm down. You'll gain re

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I don't believe that there is a limit to human capacity. I think the main reason we develop mental health issues is because they are unhealthy learned behaviors that we have picked up along the way. Which means that I think you can unlearn the faulty behaviors and replace them with healthy ones.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Depression
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • Learning Disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Multiplan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 26 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

Email Ann
1639 N. Alpine Rd Suite 204
Rockford, IL 61107

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