Annette Church is an LPC with 20 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Annette writes plainly and aims to make therapy feel practical and understandable for someone juggling daily life.
Her style is client-centered. She starts by listening and asking what the person wants to change. Sessions focus on small, usable steps and on checking progress each week. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help shift unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.
Annette also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when those approaches fit a person's goals. She adapts techniques rather than following a single method. That means conversations, exercises, and homework are chosen to match the person in front of her.
With two decades of practice in Arizona, she brings experience with a broad range of concerns including relationship strain, parenting stress, bipolar mood concerns, and end-of-life topics such as hospice and grief counseling. Her approach emphasizes practical coping skills and steady forward movement.
To begin, she asks people to identify a concrete goal and then helps break that goal into small steps. Annette checks progress regularly and adjusts the plan as needed. Many people find this steady, straightforward approach helpful when tackling low self esteem and other challenges.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Annette uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in straightforward, practical ways. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through short exercises and planning. ACT focuses on accepting difficult feelings while choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, low self esteem, and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions may include discussion, simple between-session tasks, and mindfulness practices tailored to the individual.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter hour around work or caregiving duties. Online work can also make it easier to keep momentum with weekly check-ins and brief homework between meetings.
Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and self esteem issues as well as addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then focuses on small steps and exercises that fit each person's life.
What is her professional background?
Annette has 20 years of clinical experience and supervises other therapists. She emphasizes steady progress and weekly check-ins.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
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