Annika St John, LICSW - Therapist in Washington

About Annika

Annika St John is a licensed independent clinical social worker with four years of professional practice in Washington. She focuses on helping people navigate depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. Annika also supports those coping with trauma, addiction, compassion fatigue, cancer, and end-of-life concerns.

Her style centers on building a trusting relationship and noticing each person’s strengths. She believes people are the experts in their own stories and offers steady support as they make changes.

Background and approach

Annika uses a relational, strengths-based approach in sessions. That means she pays attention to how people connect with others and to the abilities they already have. Sessions are conversational and practical, with attention to real-life steps clients can try between meetings.

She emphasizes small, achievable goals and helps people notice progress over time. Her background includes direct clinical work across common mental health concerns tied to loss and life transitions. Annika draws on four years of experience to tailor support to each person’s situation.

She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can name what matters and begin to shift patterns that cause distress. People who reach out can expect a collaborative process. Annika listens first, helps clarify goals, and then works with clients to choose strategies that fit daily life.

She frames change as a series of manageable steps and stays focused on practical, sustainable progress.

Therapeutic techniques for online support

Annika draws on evidence-based, relational approaches that focus on connection and practical change. One approach emphasizes building on a person’s strengths - identifying what already helps and expanding those skills to manage stress, anxiety, or depression. Another approach centers on relational work, looking at how patterns with others affect feelings and behavior and then practicing new ways of relating that reduce distress. These methods are straightforward and aimed at everyday life problems like grief, coping with illness, or major life transitions.

Choosing the right method is part of the work together. She will listen to the client’s goals and preferences and then suggest strategies that seem like a good fit. The process is collaborative - the therapist and client test approaches and adjust based on what actually helps in daily life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling many demands. Video calls let conversations feel face to face, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text messaging provide short, on-the-go check-ins. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to try strategies between sessions while fitting therapy into a busy schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to life changes. She also focuses on cancer and hospice or end-of-life counseling.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Her approach is relational and strengths based. She listens for what already works and helps clients build on those strengths with practical steps.

What is her clinical background?

Annika has four years of professional experience providing mental health support in Washington. That experience includes work with loss, life transitions, and stress-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds LICSW licensure and is listed as WA LICSW LW61297355 in Washington.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for online sessions?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist’s availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Licensed: Washington
Languages: English

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