Annis Reyes Frias

Annis Reyes Frias is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She also supports those coping with trauma, low self-esteem, and big life changes such as separation or divorce. She welcomes both English and Spanish speakers and brings 13 years of professional experience to each session.

She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Sessions emphasize clear communication, managing upsetting thoughts, and building coping tools that fit real routines. She uses methods that help people notice unhelpful patterns and experiment with different responses in everyday situations.

Her approach often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered work to meet people where they are. For trauma work she includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and may incorporate hypnotherapy when appropriate. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes, with attention to what feels doable for each person.

Clients can expect a calm, listening presence that asks practical questions and offers concrete strategies. Therapy includes skills practice, thoughtful reflection, and planning for change. Sessions aim to restore a sense of control and clearer direction after difficult transitions.

Annis practiced in Illinois and now works with people based in Arizona. She draws on years of clinical experience to help clients build self-compassion, improve communication, and move forward after painful events.

Approaches and online sessions that fit everyday life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making choices during major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. This approach often helps with depression, worry, and improving day-to-day routines. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing supports processing traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming and can reduce the intensity of distress tied to past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow regular check-ins during life transitions. It can also let someone choose a quieter setting, avoid being on camera some days, or use shorter appointments when that fits better. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and trauma-focused methods for work done remotely, and the therapist will help tailor sessions to your needs and daily life.