Annie Paul, LCSW

Annie Paul is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Delaware. She brings four years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and depression, and changes that feel overwhelming.

She creates an open atmosphere where clients can speak freely without judgment. Sessions are built around listening first, then finding practical steps that fit each person's life. She encourages small, doable changes that can reduce stress and build confidence.

Annie uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. She also draws on client-centered approaches to prioritize each person's goals and perspective. Mindfulness practices are offered when they feel helpful for grounding and managing strong emotions.

People also bring relationship strain, grief, or parenting challenges, and Annie works with those concerns in practical ways. She has additional experience supporting hospice and end-of-life counseling needs and can address questions that come up in those situations.

Starting therapy can feel difficult, and Annie acknowledges that first step. She guides clients through an initial matching and scheduling process and works together with them to set reasonable goals and track progress.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Client-centered work focuses on the client's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and helps people set goals that matter to them, then shapes sessions around those goals. This approach is useful for stress, relationship worries, grief, and parenting concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical ways to change them. It can help with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and managing mood symptoms. Mindfulness practices add short exercises to manage intense feelings and stay present in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is often part of the first few sessions. The therapist will work together with the client to see which combination of client-centered listening, CBT tools, and mindfulness fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preference. This is a collaborative process that can change over time.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are held. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into work breaks, avoid travel time, or choose a session style that matches their comfort with video or audio. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit into everyday life and make steady progress toward the goals you set together.