Annis Reyes Frias

LCSW

Arizona

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Illinois / 149027372; LCSW, Arizona / 23343

NPI

1104470004

Experience

13 years

Languages

English, Spanish

Location

Arizona

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Stress and anxiety
   • Trauma recovery
   • Spanish and English

   About Annis

   Annis Reyes Frias is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of practice. She helps people who feel weighed down by stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, or the fallout of trauma and abuse. She also supports people coping with life changes, separation, and questions about purpose and self-love.

   Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens first and then helps people spot unhelpful thinking and build clearer ways to cope. Sessions aim to reduce anxiety, ease depression, and improve communication skills in day-to-day life.

   Therapy may draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered techniques to match what a person needs in the moment. For people healing after traumatic events, she can use EMDR as one of the tools to process painful memories. Motivational Interviewing is also part of her toolkit for helping people find internal motivation to change.

   Annis works from a stance of empathy and collaboration. She helps clients set small, achievable goals and practices techniques together in session. The focus is on skills that transfer into real situations, from handling conflict to managing stress during a life transition.

   She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and Arizona and carries that clinical experience into her Arizona practice. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to meet common language needs.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. This can help with anxiety, low mood, and decisions about life direction.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
   
   Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and strengthens commitment to goals. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change in relationships, habits, or life direction.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to try. Choices are revisited as the work progresses so sessions stay aligned with what matters to you.
   
   Because the biography does not list specific remote formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings and avoid needing to be on camera if that feels better, so therapy can fit more naturally into everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   Coping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Communication problemsDivorce and separationLife purposeSelf-love

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   13+ years

   Listed in

   Illinois, Arizona

   Languages

   English, Spanish

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

   Annis works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, life purpose, and self-love.

   How would you describe the therapy style?

   The style is collaborative and practical, starting with listening and then building skills. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing coping strategies, and setting small workable goals.

   What is the therapist's professional background?

   She has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. That experience informs a hands-on approach to anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.

   What credentials and location apply?

   She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Illinois and Arizona. Her practice is listed with a base in Arizona.

   Which languages are supported in sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats does she offer?

   The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. The therapist or service can clarify available formats when you start.

   How are fees and payment handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the scheduling process.

   How do I begin working with this therapist?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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