- Years in practice
- 35
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Ann
Dr. Ann Bachmann is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 35 years of experience. She holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Missouri and offers straightforward, practical help for parents facing stress and everyday challenges.
Her approach is warm and supportive. She listens first and adapts sessions to each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear steps parents can try at home and ways to handle difficult moments without adding extra pressure.
Background and approach
Ann uses strategies from client-centered work to build trust and make people feel heard. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to break down unhelpful thinking and to create small behavior changes that add up. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce stress and improve attention during busy days.
She also uses solution-focused ideas to help people identify what is working and build on it. That often means setting short-term goals and checking progress in a practical way. Parents often appreciate this direct, goal-oriented style when juggling schedules and responsibilities.
Ann has helped people manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, and relationship strain related to parenting. She supports caregivers dealing with burnout and offers guidance for communicating clearly under stress. Her work aims to make daily life more manageable and more connected.
Sessions are available in Missouri and conducted in English. Her long experience informs a calm, steady presence that helps people take realistic steps forward.
What Ann works with
Everything Ann lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ann helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Ann lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit busy parenting lives
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding where you are. The therapist offers empathy and follows your lead so you can talk about what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches small changes you can try right away to reduce anxiety or improve sleep.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with you to choose methods that match your goals, needs, and daily routine. Together you can try different techniques and keep what helps the most rather than committing to a single path up front.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging offer brief check-ins or a way to reflect between full sessions. These options make it simpler to schedule consistent care around childcare, work, and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Ann
What kinds of parenting concerns are addressed?
She helps with stress related to parenting, sleep problems, communication issues, behavior challenges, and caregiver burnout. Other concerns include anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and relationship strain.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is warm, supportive, and non-judgmental. Sessions focus on listening first, then working together to set small, practical steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of clinical experience as a social worker and has worked with people facing a wide range of mental health and parenting-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Missouri and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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