Ann Rutherford

(LICSW)

About Me

I’m an LICSW (licensed independent clinical social worker) with 14 years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, teens, adults and families. I started my career as a teacher in an underserved community in a large urban school district, where I quickly learned that my passion lay in the relationships with my students and their families. Since receiving my Masters in Social Work, I have worked in a variety of settings, including a community health center, a teen shelter, as well as the school system.

My initial training was in Family Systems therapy, which imparted upon me the belief that no person is an island, and all of our triumphs and challenges are deeply entwined in our relationships with others and the dynamics that have developed. I am inspired by Solution Focused therapy, as I find that it most clearly helps clients articulate what is working and what a path out of their current struggle would entail. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be life changing, with its focus on recognizing and challenging cognitive distortions. Finally, during my post-masters training I learned about the brain and the foundational role that our amygdala and pre-frontal cortex play in emotional control. While insight and skill acquisition are important, I also feel that acquiring psychoeducation about the brain can be equally profound. At its essence, though, therapy is about being seen and heard. I invite you to provide yourself this opportunity and to see how life changing it can be to be truly seen and heard by a caring mental health professional.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Depression , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 14

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LICSW #115128 (Expires: 2023-01-18)

Reviews

Written by K.E. on Feb 22, 2021 after counseling with Ann for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts

Ann is so supportive and caring !Its a very freeing feeling speaking with her :)

Written by K.R. on Jan 24, 2021 after counseling with Ann for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Ann is great! Meeting with her has been such a positive experience!

Written by V.I. on Oct 04, 2020 after counseling with Ann for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is great!

Written by M.O. on Sep 30, 2020 after counseling with Ann for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue

Great Counselor. Very respectful and does her research. Asks questions that make you think.

Written by J.U. on Sep 10, 2020 after counseling with Ann for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Ann is a really balanced and thoughtful counselor. She approaches topics with care, a non-judgemental attitude, and with curiosity.

Written by N.A. on Jun 02, 2020 after counseling with Ann for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Ann is awesome! Responds to my questions and concerns, and send positive messages to keep me motivated. :)

Written by V.A. on May 27, 2020 after counseling with Ann for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching

So far Ann has been approachable, thoughtful and supportive.

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