- Emotion-focused work
- ACT and CBT tools
- English and Spanish
About Ana
Ana Sikula is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience. She helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, trauma, and other life changes. Ana works in English and Spanish and draws on several therapeutic methods to support clients.
Ana uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral techniques. In sessions she focuses on feelings and attachment patterns that can be hard to name. Clients can expect direct conversation about emotions, practical suggestions for communication, and attention to how past relationships influence present ones.
She also addresses career stress, caregiver burden, blended family issues, and concerns such as intimacy, sleeping, self-esteem, and ADHD-related struggles. Ana includes work on family of origin issues, forgiveness, and practical coping strategies for major life transitions.
Ana’s practice includes attention to cultural background and immigration-related concerns, and she draws on her experience living abroad when relevant. She notes work with fertility and end-of-life topics as part of her clinical focus.
People who choose Ana often want a therapist who talks directly about emotions and relationship patterns. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the online options button.
How Ana integrates EFT and online work
Ana commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name hard emotions and attachment patterns. EFT focuses on the interaction between feelings and relationship responses, which can be useful for understanding repeated emotional cycles.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which looks at values and practical actions to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Together these approaches help with relationship concerns, anxiety, grief, and life transitions by combining emotional focus with concrete behavioral steps.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Ana discusses goals and preferences with each person and helps decide whether EFT, ACT, CBT or a client-centered style fits best. That choice is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. The main practical benefit of working with a therapist online is fitting sessions into a busy life - it can be easier to attend from work during a lunch break, avoid travel time, or have a shorter check-in when energy is limited. Ask about available session options when you schedule so arrangements match your day-to-day needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and many life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her practice centers on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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