Anna Svetchnikov, PhD, LMFT, CST

Anna Elton, PhD, LMFT, CST, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical sexologist specializing in modern relationships, intimacy, and digital-era dynamics. She teaches clinicians worldwide through PESI and the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, equipping therapists with practical tools to navigate the intersection of technology, intimacy, and mental health.

Anna has appeared as a relationship expert on PBS, FOX, ABC, and NBC and she has been invited to speak at international conferences in Japan, Canada, Italy, and Australia. Known for blending research-based insights with real-world clinical strategies, she brings a clear, accessible voice to complex topics such as digital intimacy, online infidelity, and the evolving nature of connection.

Her work bridges clinical expertise with public education, empowering both professionals and couples to understand how digital habits shape attachment, trust, and desire in today’s relationships.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Anna Svetchnikov has employment relationships with Longwood Care, Inc. and I CARE WE ALL CARE Foundation. She receives royalties as a published author. Anna Svetchnikov receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Anna Svetchnikov is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors.