- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Anne
Anne Kaeding is an Illinois-licensed counselor who helps people facing grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings eight years of clinical experience and a respectful, compassionate manner to each conversation. Her focus is on practical steps people can use day to day.
Anne tailors her approach to the person in front of her rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She listens for what matters most to each client and adapts sessions to match those priorities.
Background and approach
That often means mixing short-term coping strategies with broader work on motivation, confidence, and mood regulation. Anne also supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, anger, trauma and abuse, and struggles related to ADHD and bipolar mood concerns. Many people seek help around family and relationship strains, including blended family issues, adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, and communication problems.
Anne addresses these topics while keeping the conversation focused on what the individual wants to change. She also works with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges that come from family-of-origin dynamics. Her sessions aim to be clear and workable, with goals set together and progress checked regularly.
Anne helps people find manageable steps for coping with life changes and reducing isolation or shame. She emphasizes collaboration, so clients know they are shaping the plan. Sessions are offered in English and organized around each person’s schedule and needs.
Anne invites people to start with a brief intake to map concerns and set a direction for ongoing work.
What Anne works with
Everything Anne lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Anne helps people with.
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions
Anne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address immediate coping needs and longer-term change. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills for stress, anxiety, grief, and mood regulation, teaching specific strategies people can use between sessions to manage strong feelings. Another strand of her work concentrates on building motivation and self-esteem through goal-setting and small behavioral changes, which can help with depression, low confidence, and impulsivity.Choosing the right approach usually happens together. She works collaboratively with clients to decide which techniques match their goals and preferences, and then adjusts the plan as progress is made. That shared decision-making helps make sessions feel relevant and doable for busy parents or people juggling many responsibilities.
Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people work face to face when a deeper conversation is useful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins and ongoing coaching between appointments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into a hectic schedule.
Questions people ask about Anne
What concerns does Anne commonly help with?
She helps people cope with grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem and depression, as well as anxiety, stress, anger, trauma, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is respectful and compassionate, focused on practical steps and collaborative goal-setting tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an Illinois-licensed clinical professional counselor, listed as LCPC, and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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