Anna McIver , LCSW

Anna McIver is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples, and families. She practices with a client-centered mindset, integrating mindfulness-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to tailor support to each person’s needs.

Her clinical focus has included mood disorders, grief and loss, chronic illness, parenting struggles, and fertility challenges, including work with individuals and couples trying to conceive. Anna emphasizes helping people clarify their goals and building practical skills that support sustained change.

Known for a warm and compassionate style, she prioritizes emotional attunement and strong rapport as the foundation for effective therapy. Anna recognizes how difficult it can be to ask for help, and she aims to create a therapeutic space that feels hopeful and responsive to what each client brings.

Throughout her practice Anna works collaboratively with clients to identify priorities and to empower them to make meaningful changes in their lives. She brings clinical experience and a steady, nonjudgmental presence to sessions.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Anna McIver draws from several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in an online setting. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and trust in relationships, helping individuals understand how early relational experiences shape current attachment needs and interpersonal responses. This approach can be useful for work on intimacy, codependency, and relationship conflicts.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting each person with empathy and nonjudgmental attention, allowing clients to lead the pace and direction of change. This style supports self-exploration and can be particularly helpful for individuals coping with life transitions, grief, or identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to build skills for managing mood and anxiety. CBT tends to be goal-oriented and structured, which many people find useful for addressing symptoms and developing coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anna collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies over time as needs evolve.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to connect from different locations. These formats can increase access to consistent care and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most manageable for them.