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Annette Church

Experienced LPC focused on practical growth

LPC Arizona

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Annette

Annette Church is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma, and other life challenges. She approaches therapy from a client-centered stance, pairing practical strategies with an emphasis on each person's strengths and goals.

Background and approach

Annette maintains a broad toolkit that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to what matters most to the individual. She values collaboration and checks in regularly to track progress and adjust treatment as needed.

Annette also brings experience working with concerns such as grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, parenting and career stress, mood disorders, and end-of-life or serious illness counseling. Based in Arizona, she offers flexible session options and supports people who are ready to make changes without judgment, treating the desire for growth as something to be celebrated rather than shamed.

Using evidence-based approaches in online care

Annette integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and panic, offering concrete skills for daily coping. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people accept difficult emotions while building a meaningful life in alignment with what matters to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Annette works with clients to clarify goals, assess what methods feel most relevant, and adjust techniques over time so the work stays practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy with her is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit into busy schedules and different life circumstances. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional while maintaining flexibility in how and when people connect.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Annette works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep disturbances, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, bipolar and other mood disorders, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She favors a client-centered approach and draws on practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to fit the needs of each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of experience in counseling and related work, and her background includes supervising other therapists as part of her practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the designation AZ LPC 10149 and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the available session types.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

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

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English