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- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Trauma focused methods
About Ann
Ann Woodford, LISW, is licensed in Ohio and has 20 years of professional experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, career problems, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coaching. Ann describes clients as the experts in their own stories and emphasizes building on existing strengths.
Ann uses clear, practical conversations to address problems. She talks through the issues people bring and helps them identify what is working and what to change. Sessions focus on step-by-step tools and real-life strategies rather than abstract theory. She aims to make small, manageable shifts that fit into daily routines.
Her background includes two decades of direct practice in behavioral health settings. Over that time she has worked with a wide range of concerns tied to family of origin, blended family issues, adoption and foster care, abandonment, caregiver stress, and aging and geriatric issues. She also addresses communication problems, commitment and codependency issues, fertility-related stress, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters.
Ann incorporates methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method for relationship work, and Trauma-Focused Therapy when those approaches fit a person’s needs. She explains what each method involves and adapts sessions to practical goals. The work is collaborative and goal-oriented.
People who choose her can expect straightforward planning, skills practice, and check-ins on progress. To begin, users follow the platform’s matching steps and schedule a first session.
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How Ann’s approaches translate to online work
Ann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and step-by-step skill building that can be practiced between sessions.The Gottman Method is used for relationship-focused work and centers on communication skills, conflict management, and increasing positive interactions. It involves specific exercises and behavioral coaching that can be discussed and assigned during sessions.
Trauma-Focused Therapy supports processing past harm in ways that reduce current impact. This approach combines gentle pacing with grounding and coping strategies to manage strong reactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ann will review goals, preferences, and the problem being addressed and then recommend methods to try. The plan is adjusted together as progress is tracked.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a daily schedule, shorten commute time, or allow a quicker check-in during a busy day. They also let people practice communication and behavioral exercises in their usual routines without requiring travel.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, career problems, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include ADHD, compassion fatigue, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on tools and steps people can use in daily life. The work is collaborative and goal-oriented.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and related settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Which languages are available?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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