Anne Grenchus

Anne Grenchus is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people facing grief, anxiety, stress, trauma, and end-of-life concerns. She combines practical guidance with calm listening to help people cope with painful changes and intense emotions. Anne brings a steady presence and clear explanations to each session. She teaches master's level grief and loss classes at the University at Albany and leads continuing education workshops for professionals. This work keeps her familiar with recent research on approaches that help with anxiety, panic, grief, caregiver burnout, and complex post-traumatic stress. Anne has six years of clinical experience and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. In sessions she focuses on helping people name what is most distressing and try small, doable steps forward. Conversations often include pacing difficult memories, building clearer routines, and practicing ways to calm the body when panic or anxiety arise. She also addresses issues like guilt, shame, attachment wounds, and chronic illness where they affect day-to-day life. For those facing hospice or end-of-life questions she offers practical emotional support and space to talk through fears, meaning, and practical concerns. Caregivers are supported with strategies to reduce burnout and manage overwhelming schedules and emotions. Anne aims for straightforward, respectful work that fits each person’s life. She explains options, checks in about what’s helpful, and adjusts the plan as needed.

How evidence-based techniques guide online care

Anne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptoms and daily functioning. One approach addresses panic and anxiety through slowing down bodily reactions and practicing short grounding or breathing exercises to reduce immediate distress. Another approach is grief-focused support that helps people name losses, make meaning where possible, and plan small steps toward daily routines when grief feels overwhelming. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, try methods that fit the person’s needs, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative process includes checking progress and changing strategies when something isn’t working. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how she offers care. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit into a workday, avoid travel, and offer a calmer setting for emotional conversations. Online formats can also make shorter check-ins easier when schedules are tight. Discuss practical needs and scheduling when you first connect so sessions can match everyday life.