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Anna Finkelshtein

Therapist(she/hers)
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I am Anna! I have over 11 years of experience empowering individuals and couples to achieve their goals. I specialize in relationship and dating concerns, breakups, infidelity recovery and relationship anxiety.

In couples work, I use Gottman method which is a proven approach to help couples improve communication, process trust issues and increase emotional and physical intimacy. I work extensively on communication, parenting, finances and past resentment in relationships. If you want to read more about me, please visit cozycouchcounseling.org

My approach to therapy

I am described by clients and colleagues as direct, active in session and give lots of feedback, and I place an emphasis on challenging my clients to achieve their goals. My goal is to empower you with insight and effective tools so you have less anxiety, better relationships and more clarity in your life. At the same time, I use humor and a down to earth attitude, and I approach therapy as a conversation. Every person is unique and there is no such thing as the same approach for everyone.

What you can expect from me

In individual work, the first 1-2 sessions is to establish a connection, get to know each other as well as create a plan to achieving your goals. After that, we work through the issues that bring you to therapy in a gentle non-judgmental space.

In couples work, I strive to be objective and validate both people's experiences. I will provide a lot of tools that will strengthen communication and ability to resolve conflicts effectively.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Direct, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Loyola University Chicago
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    Russian