- Grief and end-of-life
- Trauma and addiction
- Values-based coping
About Ann
Ann DePoole is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing grief, anxiety, stress, substance concerns, and big life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Ann brings a calm, steady presence and aims to build trust so clients can address painful issues and try different ways to cope.
She returned to school in her 40s to pursue a longtime goal of helping others, and she has worked as a therapist for 14 years. Her practice includes support for mood disorders, co-occurring conditions, trauma, and addiction. Ann also helps with relationship struggles, caregiving stress, body image concerns, and the challenges that come with aging and serious illness, including cancer and end-of-life concerns.
In sessions she uses a mix of practical skills and reflective conversation. That can mean learning specific coping strategies, practicing ways to change unhelpful thoughts, or focusing on values and what gives life meaning. She also draws on work that looks at attachment and relationship patterns to help people understand how early connections shape current struggles.
Ann favors therapy that feels collaborative and down-to-earth. She aims to meet people where they are, adjust methods to fit real life, and help clients set clear, manageable goals. Her approach is straightforward and paced to each person’s needs.
She sees clients in Arizona and conducts work in English. Before beginning, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details when they choose to book.
She returned to school in her 40s to pursue a longtime goal of helping others, and she has worked as a therapist for 14 years. Her practice includes support for mood disorders, co-occurring conditions, trauma, and addiction. Ann also helps with relationship struggles, caregiving stress, body image concerns, and the challenges that come with aging and serious illness, including cancer and end-of-life concerns.
In sessions she uses a mix of practical skills and reflective conversation. That can mean learning specific coping strategies, practicing ways to change unhelpful thoughts, or focusing on values and what gives life meaning. She also draws on work that looks at attachment and relationship patterns to help people understand how early connections shape current struggles.
Ann favors therapy that feels collaborative and down-to-earth. She aims to meet people where they are, adjust methods to fit real life, and help clients set clear, manageable goals. Her approach is straightforward and paced to each person’s needs.
She sees clients in Arizona and conducts work in English. Before beginning, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details when they choose to book.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Florida, Arizona
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them. It helps when anxiety, grief, or life changes make it hard to know what matters or what to do next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns, helping people understand and change how they relate to others when trust or closeness feels difficult.Finding the right approach is usually a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try methods that fit daily life. Sessions may shift over time so the work stays focused and relevant to each person’s needs.
Confirm available session formats before booking to know how sessions are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use tools learned in sessions right where they live, then bring back what works to discuss and adjust with the therapist.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ann often address in sessions?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, body image, parenting challenges, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She blends skill teaching with reflective conversation and focuses on goals that feel useful in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She returned to school in her 40s and has practiced as a therapist for 14 years, working with mood disorders, co-occurring conditions, trauma, and substance concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She is an LCSW and practices in Arizona, holding licensure as FL LCSW and AZ LCSW.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling and appointments.
How are costs and payment 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 this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.