Ann DePoole, LCSW

Ann DePoole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and life transitions. She aims to build trust and openness so clients can speak honestly and work toward practical change.

She returned to school in her 40s to pursue a long-held goal of helping others. Ann has 14 years of experience as a therapist and focuses on mood disorders, co-occurring conditions, trauma, and substance use. She mentions aging and geriatric issues among her additional areas of focus.

In sessions she uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods. Ann draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking and acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and action. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and motivational interviewing for change readiness.

Clients can expect a warm, practical style that emphasizes small, usable steps. Ann describes the therapeutic relationship as a place for honest talk and problem solving rather than jargon or lengthy theory discussions.

Her approach also attends to attachment and relationship patterns that shape how people cope. She helps people work through abandonment, caregiver stress, body image, and communication problems. Ann aims to support realistic progress and clearer daily routines.

Ann practices in Arizona and conducts work in English. If you want to explore whether her approach fits your situation, follow the site's process to connect and schedule a first conversation.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take purposeful action even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, which is useful for mood issues, anxiety, and coping with stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider symptoms, life goals, and personal preferences and then try methods that fit best. Adjustments are normal as goals change and progress is tracked together.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in their day-to-day settings and return to tools between meetings. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and skills training for remote sessions so the practical focus of therapy continues regardless of how sessions are scheduled.