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ABOUT ME
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Colorado. Though I have traveled near and far, this is my home state. I returned to Colorado because I missed the majestic mountains, crystal clear, blue skies, 300 + days of sunshine, and of course, breathtaking taking views of this state during our snowy winters!
I have been working in the mental health field for over 25+ years. My experience includes working with individuals and their families in a variety of settings; some of those include community organizations, hospital settings, residential, in-home, correctional environment and in the school setting. I have experience with a wide range of clinical issues, which include, anxiety and stress-related issues, depression, attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anger and aggression, intellectual/developmental disabilities, trauma, and abuse issues. Additionally, I’ve worked with those experiencing relationship issues as well as personal finance issues.
My counseling style is client-centered, strengths-based, holistic in nature (solving problems by thoughtful consideration of the whole person) and culturally sensitive. I strive to ensure that I provide an environment that is non-judgmental, and supportive. My approach is eclectic and determined by individual client needs. I will primarily utilize evidence-based techniques such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy.
We all need someone with whom we can share our victories and achievements, as well as the challenges life, can sometimes present. Seeking assistance in an effort to sort out and make sense of one’s private life, relationships, and emotions is a personal strength and an INVESTMENT in YOURSELF…the very best investment there is!
Welcome to SELF-DISCOVERY!
AnnaMarie UriosteSmith, MSW, LCSW
SPECIALTIES
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Stress, Anxiety
• Coping with life changes
• Financial issues
I also have experience in Parenting issues, Anger management, Self-esteem Depression, Compassion fatigue, Grief and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Years of Experience: 25+
Professional experience
30yrs in practice
RelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, Hearing Impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for AnnaMarie UriosteSmith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
AnnaMarie is great, we have had a few issues with scheduling which is hard to deal with when you are going through tough times. Her advice is great and I really appreciate our time together.
Written on Jun 29, 2023 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
I was a sceptic about returning to therapy after my therapist was no longer on the platform and even had a poor first experience back, but then I matched up with Anna Marie and I’ve been absolutely at ease and grateful to have found here here. Her work ethic, professionalism, empathy, and goal oriented approach has been helpful for me to examine, unlock and learn. I am truly happy she is here. Thank you for this remarkable work you do.
Written on Jun 28, 2023 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
She’s a beautiful person with real life strategies for me to put into practice. I like her personality and her approaches to therapy!! She’s a Very professional therapist!!
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Practical coaching, validates feelings, & gives you food for thought to be better & do better.
Written on Feb 19, 2023 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
AnnaMarie was helpful the first time I met her but she canceled on me twice and then told me she wasn't the therapist for me. I came to this sight for help and it has ended up causing me more stress than I had before. I am extremely disappointed with BetterHelp in general. They are continuing to charge me when no one is helping me.
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, anger management, and bipolar disorder
AnnaMarie has taught me several valuable skills and life lessons and I am so grateful for the growth and new perspectives that have come along with it. I appreciate and enjoy her honest and direct approach in our sessions!
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
AnnaMarie helped me tremendously with issues of self-esteem, spousal abuse, setting boundaries, and asserting my needs and wants. I recommend her heartily to anyone dealing with those issues, and more.
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I really appreciate AnnaMarie’s therapy style. She tells me what I need to hear in clear terms, helps me keep perspective, and gives me additional resources that help me learn more about myself. I’ve been to therapists who do a lot of listening and validating, but don’t provide any helpful feedback. I have good friends for listening and validation. I need honest, straightforward counseling. AnnaMarie revisits my therapy goals often to check progress, and to see if my goals are the same or need adjustment. Thanks for helping me get on the right track!
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
AnnaMarie has been absolutely wonderful.
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
AnnaMarie is awesome
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and grief
So far Anna Marie has been wonderful. She is no nonsense which I appreciate. She is transparent in letting me know what I need to do to reach my objectives. That it will take work but it will be worth it.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
AnnaMarie has been a wonderful counselor. She was kind but direct, which I appreciated. She asked good questions and took thorough notes, which allowed her to reference past discussions during our meetings and dig into additional insights. She provided me with quality tools that I will continue to use. I would highly recommend AnnaMarie to anyone!
Written on Jan 06, 2022 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 1 month
So far, so good! I have only had two sessions with AnnaMarie but she listens and takes notes - seems incredibly thorough and therefore can reference what I have told her before/she doesn’t just forget the important stuff by the next time we meet. She seems like she can help me with family and relationship matters which is what I came for. She doesn’t seem judgmental and is goal oriented which leaves me excited for the work we have ahead of us.
Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
AnnaMarie is kind and knowledgeable!! She is a great listener but knows when to chime in with applicable information. One thing I like most about working with her is that she is direct and not afraid to level with me. She is considerate of my feelings but never shys away from stating the facts. I am very pleased with our work together!
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
She is the best counselor I have ever had
Written on Jun 18, 2021 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
I couldn’t have ask for a better therapist than AnnaMarie. She is informed, kind, and reliable. You can always count on her to tell the truth and be direct, but in a thoughtful and caring way. I’ve learned and grown so much through her guidance. Highly recommend!
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
She has made therapy easy! :)
Written on May 04, 2021 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I feel so understood and accepted, so capable of learning and training myself out of some bad habits I have created for myself. AnnaMarie UriosteSmith has given me great tools and activities/sorksheets to help me communicate around my expectations and boundaries by being more assertive *while still kind and direct* instead of defensive. I am very grateful.
Written on Apr 19, 2021 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I came to counseling to work through some specific issues with which I was struggling. I didn't have a ton of faith in counseling because I felt incapable of opening up. AnnaMarie has helped me do just that by listening and offering helpful techniques. She has slowly gained my trust that she wants nothing more from me than for me to be happy and healthy. AnnaMarie does so much more than just listen to me, she helps me. She is a great asset on my journey to live my best life. I am thankful for her.
Written on Apr 07, 2021 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 3 months
She is amazing. First time I have felt a connection with a counselor. She really listens and gives honest feed back.
Written on Mar 02, 2021 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Anna Marie’s approach is kind, encouraging, and at the same time no nonsense. She helped me dig deep and do the hard work to better my outlook on life, work, and relationships. I always leave a session feeling seen and heard. I’ve began to find my voice in setting boundaries and working through relational conflicts and I have her to thank.
Written on Feb 27, 2021 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
AnnaMarie takes a direct and no nonsense approach to counseling. As she says it’s not for everyone and I’ll probably not like it but it is also the most effective and quickest way to work through whatever issue is at hand. If you need help and want to find the solution and are ready to be honest with yourself and do the work, she is the perfect match. I found her worksheets effective and looked forward to her advice.
Written on Feb 20, 2021 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
I appreciate Annemarie helping me with my issues. I feel that she will help me with my deep seated communication and lack of empathy.
Written on Jan 13, 2021 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. AnnaMarie has helped me progress and change my way of thinking. She has been more helpful in ways I never thought.
Written on Nov 17, 2020 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
AnnaMarie sees strengths in me that I tend to overlook. She gives me tools and exercises to examine my issues objectively. The roadmap back to myself can only be revealed by me, but I feel that I now have the capability of illuminating it. I still have rough days but AnnaMarie helps me learn to navigate those.
Written on Aug 26, 2020 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 3 months
This has only been my second session but she is one of the best therapists I’ve ever had. Attentive, knowledgeable, kind and has great resources and insights.
Written on Aug 01, 2020 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
AnnaMarie is exactly the type of straightforward person that I needed. She listens so well and always sends great worksheets and articles. You can tell that she really loves helping people
Written on Jul 03, 2020 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and family conflicts
Working with her is changing my life. I don’t know what I would do without this.
Written on May 21, 2020 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Highly recommended! Everyone needs to be able to tell someone how they feel without recourse!
Written on Mar 03, 2020 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
AnnaMarie has paid close attention to my concerns and is clearly prepared for each session. I appreciate her diligence and grasp of detail, as well as her insightful questions. She is also very responsive to online messages.
Written on Feb 08, 2020 after therapy with AnnaMarie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
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