- Short-term strategies
- Warm direct style
- Goal focused work
About Anna
Anna Mazek-Vann is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She supports those facing addiction challenges, relationship strain, trauma from past abuse, and workplace pressures. Her plainspoken approach focuses on steady progress and practical steps rather than jargon.
With 15 years of clinical experience, Anna combines therapeutic work with elements of executive coaching. She aims to make therapy a space where clients can speak freely without judgment. That sense of safety helps people talk through hard memories, tricky relationships, and recurring worries like panic attacks.
Sessions emphasize clear goals and short-term strategies that people can use between meetings. She helps clients notice patterns that keep problems going and then tries out different responses together. For panic disorder and panic attacks, this often means learning manageable tools to reduce overwhelm and build confidence.
Anna holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential. She practices from Illinois and brings prior work across several states into her perspective. Her style is direct but warm, and she matches techniques to each person’s needs.
Starting therapy with her means setting simple, realistic steps and tracking small wins. She supports people through relationship changes like separation or divorce, money and workplace stress, mood shifts, and isolation. The focus is on practical relief and steady improvement over time.
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options
Anna commonly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical tools and skill building. One useful approach helps people learn how thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations interact, and then practices simple skills to shift that pattern. This can be helpful for panic attacks, social anxiety, and mood challenges.Another approach emphasizes short-term, goal-focused work. Sessions break larger problems into manageable steps, with exercises to try between meetings. That method is often chosen by people juggling busy work lives or wanting clear, measurable progress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try different techniques, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. This means the plan can change as needs or priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it helps them stay consistent with sessions while balancing work, family, and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coaching needs. Additional focuses include panic disorder and panic attacks, mood issues, OCD patterns, and workplace stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is straightforward and warm. She supports goal setting, practical skills, and regular check-ins to track progress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical and coaching roles. That experience includes work across multiple states and settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and is based in Illinois. The credential abbreviations stand for Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.