Annette Church , LPC

Annette Church is a Master's-level therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona. With two decades of clinical experience, she brings a broad skill set to work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and other life challenges. She is also qualified to supervise other therapists, reflecting years of training and practice in the field.

Annette approaches therapy from a client-centered perspective, believing that people are works in progress and that an outside perspective can create opportunities for meaningful change. She emphasizes a nonjudgmental stance that celebrates efforts to improve life rather than assigning shame. Her clinical toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Therapy, and faith-based counseling, and she tailors interventions to each person’s needs. Annette routinely checks in during sessions to assess progress and adjust treatment as needed, aiming to collaborate with clients to find the most effective path forward.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Support

Annette draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and learn practical ways to stay engaged in a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions because it emphasizes committed action aligned with what matters most.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep difficulties and helps clients build concrete skills for managing symptoms.

Finally, Annette prioritizes a client-centered way of working that places the person's goals and preferences at the center of care. This collaborative stance means she will explore approaches with each client and adjust methods based on individual needs and responses.

Online therapy with Annette is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical.