About Me
I have been helping individuals to develop healthy relationships with themselves and others for 15 years. My education and training is from University of Southern California School of Social Work. I look forward to helping you work toward your goals. My style is eclectic, meaning that I choose from among different professional skills to meet your specific needs. I am direct and interactive. I enjoy working with individuals who may be challenged by a background of trauma; wrestling with career or personal relationship difficulties; or who are wanting to explore and identify their unique path in life.
I work to create a respectful and emotionally supportive relationship with you in order to promote your understanding of yourself and your place in the world. This collaborative partnership facilitates identification and clarification of personal goals in a safe, dependable environment. The work involves skill-building, setting objectives and monitoring progress toward your goals. Throughout the process we honor and celebrate your unique self.
Specialties
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety , LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Bipolar disorder , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Chronic Pain Illness and Disability , Codependency , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
LCSW #67565 (Expires: 2024-04-30)
LCSW #L4210 (Expires: 2024-05-30)
Reviews
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She is my muse and gentle guide. Ann is always there for me and while walking with me, she somehow let’s me be me. She is a huge help and a friend as well. A lovely combination. Thanks to Ann for a good portion of my growth these two plus years.
I appreciate her experience and understanding of the issues that brought me to therapy
Ann and I have the same humor which has made this experience amazing! She has helped me realize a lot of things and has taught me how to deal with them! Appreciate her so much!
Anne has been lovely and super inclusive and welcoming. she is very flexible and is very professional, I'm excited to work more with her.
I’ve only had two sessions with Ann thus far and she’s phenomenal! She’s much better than even my previous therapist and I feel as though she really sees me and understands me as a human being. She’s extremely easy to talk to and has been a huge help so far. I can’t recommend her enough. Just give her a try and see for yourself!
Ann is a seasoned and skilled clinician, I've gotten so much from our sessions! I'd recommend her to anyone seeking wellness.
Ann is a great counselor—I felt comfortable with her immediately and she's supportive, open-minded, and never judging about any the issues I bring up. At the same time, she's very real and willing to speak honestly when she notices something unhealthy. She's gone out of her way to supply me with information outside of our sessions, which I've really appreciated. I'm very thankful for her thoughtfulness and guidance.
Ann responds quickly and understands what I am feeling and saying. I appreciate her understanding and warmth, her support as well as her pushing me to think more.
Ann has been wonderful! She is thoughtful and makes a true effort to understand what I am trying to say. She's provided several tools that have allowed me to move forward and past things that have been holding me back.