Ann DePoole, LCSW

Ann DePoole is an LCSW who aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and other life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely so people can talk through what matters most to them. Ann has 14 years of experience and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

She returned to school in her 40s to pursue a long-held goal of becoming a therapist. That background shaped a straightforward, down-to-earth style. Ann emphasizes trust and openness as the foundation of working together and tries to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable.

In the room she uses a mix of approaches to fit each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills for strong emotions and relationship moments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports values-based choices when life feels overwhelming.

Ann works with people facing mood disorders, co-occurring conditions, trauma, and substance use concerns. She also supports those dealing with parenting stress, caregiving strain, body image, and career shifts. Her aim is to help clients find concrete ways to cope and move forward.

Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and small experiments to try between visits. Ann encourages clients to set realistic steps and notice what changes. She describes her work as helping to mend one soul at a time, one step at a time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used when someone is coping with life changes, grief, or persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behavior patterns that keep problems going and teaching concrete strategies to change them. It can help with anxiety, depression, and mood-related issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills, which can be useful for intense emotions, relationship strain, and self-management.

Finding the best approach is part of the work itself. Ann collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She uses simple experiments, skill practice, and check-ins to see what helps and adjusts the plan as needed.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a busy schedule, save travel time, or make shorter check-ins possible during a work break. Online work also allows practicing skills in everyday settings and keeping continuity when routines change. Licensed professionals typically adapt exercises and homework so clients can make steady progress between meetings.