- Client-centered focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
About Ann
Ann Marie uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes the person’s experience and choices. She believes clients are the experts on their lives and that small steps build change. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical coping skills, and stronger emotional awareness.
Her background includes long professional experience in mental health work. She has supported people through grief, caregiving strain, divorce and separation, and chronic illness challenges. She also addresses panic, post-traumatic stress, attachment concerns, and compassion fatigue.
In the therapy room she offers steady listening and encouragement. Conversations explore what is working, what needs to change, and what the client most wants to accomplish. She helps people find ways to manage symptoms day to day while working toward longer term adjustments.
People who choose Ann Marie can expect direct, respectful conversation and practical steps they can try between sessions. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling when they begin the intake process.
How client-centered methods translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following what the client says matters most. The therapist prioritizes each person’s goals, reflecting back concerns and helping them make choices. This approach can help with anxiety, trauma responses, depression, and life transitions by building on the client’s own strengths.The core of finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which ways of working feel most helpful. That may mean trying different techniques or pacing sessions differently until the fit feels right.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options when booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them. It can also help people keep continuity of care while managing caregiving, medical appointments, or work obligations. Ask about current session options and scheduling when you begin the intake process so sessions match your needs and daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and postpartum concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and following the client’s priorities. Sessions typically focus on the client’s strengths and choices.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.