Annis Reyes Frias

Annis Reyes Frias is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of practice. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or the fallout from trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing relationship strain and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are grounded in practical steps that clients can use between meetings.

Annis focuses on clear, doable strategies rather than jargon. She listens first, then works with each person to find ways to reduce anxiety and ease depressive symptoms. When relationships are a source of pain, she helps clients improve communication and clarify boundaries. She also assists people navigating divorce or finding new direction and purpose.

Her approach blends Trauma-Focused Therapy with cognitive-behavioral ideas and client-centered techniques. She uses methods that help unpack painful memories, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and strengthen day-to-day coping. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are among the tools she may draw on depending on a person's needs.

Annis aims to make therapy a practical part of life. She works with people to build skills they can use between sessions, like emotion regulation and problem-solving. The tone in sessions is warm and straightforward, with an emphasis on realistic steps and steady progress.

People who choose her often want someone who listens carefully and helps them take small, manageable actions. If you want a therapist who focuses on trauma recovery, clearer thinking, and stronger communication, she may be a good match.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on gently processing painful events and building safety and coping skills. Online work with this approach often focuses on pacing memories, grounding strategies, and building emotional regulation between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people identify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. In online sessions this can look like clarifying goals, practicing present-moment skills, and creating real-life experiments to try between meetings.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the client’s lead. Online sessions using this approach prioritize a caring space where the person sets the agenda and the therapist reflects and supports progress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences in a collaborative way rather than pushing a single method.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule short check-ins when needed. Others find video or phone meetings let them focus on skills practice and real-life changes between sessions. Licensed professionals can explain which format will best match your needs when you schedule.