Ana Sikula, LCSW
Ana Sikula, Illinois LCSW supporting personal and relationship growth
- English and Spanish
- 10 years experience
- Teletherapy available
About Ana Sikula
Ana Sikula is a licensed therapist practicing in Illinois who brings a compassionate, individualized approach to helping people navigate life’s challenges. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines clinical training with practical support to address a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and depression to relationship and family dynamics. With 10 years of experience, she works with clients on stress management, parenting and blended family issues, trauma and grief, intimacy and sexual concerns, career transitions, ADHD, and caregiving stress.
Ana centers her work on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore emotions, strengthen communication, and develop tools for healing and growth. She draws on a holistic perspective that considers occupational, familial, and cultural dimensions of each person’s life, and she tailors treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. Her clinical interests include attachment issues, family of origin concerns, immigration and fertility-related stress, and end-of-life and hospice support.
Fluent in English and Spanish and having lived abroad, she enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds. Outside of practice she is a dedicated partner and mother of two boys, and she values nutritious cooking, spiritual and personal growth, community building, financial planning, and travel. Ana collaborates with clients to build resilience, uncover strengths, and make meaningful change over time.
Ana centers her work on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore emotions, strengthen communication, and develop tools for healing and growth. She draws on a holistic perspective that considers occupational, familial, and cultural dimensions of each person’s life, and she tailors treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. Her clinical interests include attachment issues, family of origin concerns, immigration and fertility-related stress, and end-of-life and hospice support.
Fluent in English and Spanish and having lived abroad, she enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds. Outside of practice she is a dedicated partner and mother of two boys, and she values nutritious cooking, spiritual and personal growth, community building, financial planning, and travel. Ana collaborates with clients to build resilience, uncover strengths, and make meaningful change over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ana Sikula have?
She has 10 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
Is Ana Sikula a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149014407.
In which languages does Ana Sikula provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Ana Sikula located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Ana Sikula as my therapist?
You can work with Ana Sikula through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ana Sikula work with international clients?
Ana Sikula does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ana Sikula cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care
Ana integrates evidence-informed methods into her online practice to meet a variety of needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, then clarify personal values and take meaningful action - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships, helping clients understand how early bonds influence current connection styles and address issues like intimacy, family conflict, and attachment injuries. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own capacity for growth; this approach supports self-exploration and empowerment across many concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ana works with each person to identify goals, test strategies, and adjust methods as needed so the therapy fits the client’s preferences and circumstances. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made together rather than imposed.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate work, parenting, or mobility constraints. For many people this range of options makes consistent, accessible therapeutic work possible with licensed professionals and therapists who can support progress from wherever the client is located.