Anne Coulomb, LCSW (she/her)

THERAPIST

SPECIALTIES

Trauma

Anxiety

Depression/Mood

 Life Transitions

Substance Abuse

Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness

Hi, I’m Anne. I help adults work through all types of challenges from daily life stress to chronic pain or trauma so they can feel more grounded, empowered, and connected. My approach is collaborative and practical, drawing from evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, ACT, and CPT. I’ll meet you where you are and help you move toward the life you want—one that feels more aligned with your values and less shaped by fear or pain.

My Experience

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong foundation in both hospital and intensive outpatient settings. At Northwestern Medicine, I provided individual outpatient therapy and facilitated groups for people with anxiety. I also helped pilot a new Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to support client care.

Before that, I spent over two years at Compass Health Center, where I worked in trauma-focused programs as a group therapist and primary clinician. I provided individual therapy and facilitated groups using CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT, and mindfulness practices. I also trained new therapists and presented on topics like the neurobiology of trauma and the intersection of trauma and gender.

My earlier clinical work includes providing trauma therapy and substance use support in residential treatment programs in St. Louis, where I worked with adult survivors of sexual trauma. I’ve also helped clients connect with essential community resources to support recovery and stability.

Education and Training

  • Master of Social Work – Washington University in St. Louis
  • Bachelor of Social Work – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Extensive training in trauma-focused interventions, including CPT, Seeking Safety, and motivational interviewing

My Approach

  • Warm, nonjudgmental, and client-centered
  • Blends depth with lightness—serious work, with space to breathe
  • Focused on helping you find clarity, connection, and confidence

Therapies I Draw From

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

How I Work

Clients often describe me as warm, grounded, and nonjudgmental. I believe healing happens in a space where you feel safe and seen. Whether you're navigating past trauma, ongoing anxiety, or a difficult life change, I’ll walk alongside you and help you make sense of your experiences while building tools to move forward.

 

Location: Anne sees clients in our office in downtown Chicago which is walking distance from both the Metra and the “El” for in-person therapy sessions. Anne also sees clients for online therapy from anywhere in Illinois. Clients from Chicago may choose in-person or online therapy and often visit our offices from surrounding areas including River North, Gold Coast, Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lake View, Logan Square, West Town, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Ravenswood, Andersonville, South Loop, West Loop, Evanston and the Northshore.