Anna Finnegan, MSW LCSW

Social Worker and Grief Counselor

Hi there! My name is Anna Finnegan, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Counseling Specialist. As a therapist I believe wholeheartedly in the healing power of authentic and meaningful human connection. I believe growth and change are best fostered in an environment where you feel heard, seen, respected, safe and valued. It is of the utmost importance to me that the therapeutic work we do together be a completely collaborative process.

I am a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist and am honored to walk alongside client’s during some of their darkest moments. I’m passionate about chronic health issues and chronic pain along with the effect health issues have on our mental and emotional well-being. I also have experience working with client’s struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders and life changes.

As humans, we all struggle with painful feelings, whether from loss, mental illness, health concerns or life changes. I feel passionately that the relationship we have with our emotions, especially the painful ones, dictates the quality of our lives. It is my goal to partner with you as we trudge through these painful emotions together to find a deeper understanding and ultimately evolve from these experiences as you discover the power within yourself to create lasting change.

My Specialties:

Grief and Loss

Chronic Pain and Health Issues

Women’s Issues

Mood Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

LGBTQ+ Clients

Outside of the office you can often find me spending time with my pug or loved ones, reading books or binge watching TV. I’m a fan of most things “nerdy” and love TV comedies as well as fiction and non-fiction books alike! I’m always happy to discuss book recommendations with people and hear what others are reading.

I am in network with Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna/Evernorth, and United Healthcare/Optum. Please call me at (630) 940-6828 or email me at Anna@paderatherapy.com to schedule an appointment or a phone consultation! 

Questions about insurance? Give us a call and we would be happy to answer them! We can often work with insurance companies if we are out-of-network. If we are an out of network provider or you do not have insurance, our rate is currently $130.00 for a 50 minute session. However, we also offer reduced rates in special circumstances. Finances should never be a deterrent for seeking help! We work with families to come up with a number that works for you!