Annis Reyes Frias, LCSW

Illinois · 13 years in practice

Annis Reyes Frias is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149027372 · expires November 2027
LCSW, Arizona: 23343 · expires September 2027
NPI: 1104470004 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Annis

Annis Reyes Frias is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship strain. She also supports those recovering from trauma and people facing big life changes who want to move forward with more confidence.

She focuses on practical steps in a warm, straightforward way. Sessions aim to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, improve communication, and rebuild self-esteem.

Background and approach

When trauma is involved she uses methods that address painful memories and their impact on daily life. Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new coping habits.

She may also integrate EMDR and hypnotherapy when they fit a person’s goals and readiness. People can expect a collaborative process. The therapist listens first, then helps set clear goals and small practices to try between sessions.

Work often includes role-play for communication, breathing and grounding exercises, and thought-challenging skills. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are scheduled from Arizona. The focus is on helping each person find realistic tools that fit daily life, whether coping with divorce, improving self-love, or clarifying life purpose.

The tone is supportive, practical, and goal-oriented.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Annis names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small committed steps toward those values. It often uses exercises to notice thoughts without getting stuck and to build actions that match personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking to change mood and behavior; it usually involves homework like tracking thoughts and practicing new skills between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets distressing memories or images and works to reduce their emotional intensity through structured processing techniques; it can be used for trauma-related symptoms when a person is ready to address those memories.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, past experiences, and preferences, and then recommend techniques to try. Plans are adjusted over time so the approach fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face work and guided exercises, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, live chat fits quick check-ins or moments when typing feels easier, and text-based messaging supports brief ongoing coaching and reflections. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or other commitments while maintaining continuity of care.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, life purpose, and self-love.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, sets clear goals with the client, and uses doable exercises to build new skills between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience working as a clinical social worker. That experience informs the ways she helps people manage symptoms and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as IL LCSW and AZ LCSW, and her practice is based in Arizona.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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