Anna McIver

Anna McIver is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and eating and food-related issues. Her approach is warm and compassionate, focused on building trust so people can talk about what matters most.

She uses a client-centered way of working that starts with each person's goals. Anna blends cognitive behavioral techniques with dialectical behavior ideas and attachment-informed thinking. That combination is practical - it helps people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and manage strong emotions.

In sessions she aims to create emotional attunement and steady support. She helps clients name what feels hard, weigh options, and practice skills they can use between meetings. She also offers focused help for mood concerns, postpartum and pregnancy-related struggles, and issues around body image and intimacy.

Anna has worked with people facing infertility, parenting strain, chronic illness, and grief. She pays attention to how close relationships shape well-being and how old patterns can repeat in new situations. Her style is collaborative and grounded - she works alongside clients to set clear, manageable goals.

People who meet with Anna can expect straightforward feedback, guided skill practice, and a calm space to try things differently. She supports young adults and women navigating life changes and the emotional fallout of loss, health challenges, and relationship shifts.

Approaches that translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships shape feelings and behavior. It helps people notice patterns in close relationships and try different ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and experience, with the therapist offering empathy and reflection to help people find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. This process can change over time as goals evolve and as tools prove useful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many clients find that remote sessions make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can also support steady practice of skills between sessions, helping people carry what they learn into daily life.