Ann Schaefer

Ann Schaefer is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 20 years of experience to her practice in Oregon. She focuses on helping people facing relationship struggles, grief and loss, parenting challenges, depression, and ADHD. Her work also includes concerns tied to aging, cancer, caregiver stress, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

She aims to make the therapy room a place where people can speak openly without judgment. Conversations are practical and straightforward. Clients are invited to name what feels hard and to try small, doable changes that fit their life.

Her style centers on listening closely and helping people sort through emotions and decisions. She often helps clients develop clearer routines, communication habits, and coping strategies that reduce overwhelm. Sessions are guided by what each person needs in the moment.

Ann emphasizes collaboration. She works with each person to set goals and to track progress over time. That may mean focusing on managing depressive symptoms, navigating grief, improving relationships, or easing caregiver strain.

People come for different reasons and at different stages. Ann supports them through hard conversations, practical planning, and steady encouragement as they move toward more manageable days.

If you are considering counseling, she asks that you complete the short matching questionnaire to begin the process and then schedule a session according to availability.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Many clients benefit from structured, evidence-based approaches that focus on clear skills and coping steps. One common method helps people learn specific coping strategies for depression and anxiety by practicing simple behavior changes and ways to manage daily routines. This approach supports building small habits that improve mood and energy over time.

Another helpful approach focuses on navigating grief and loss by creating space to tell your story, name the changes you face, and find practical ways to carry on with meaningful routines. This work often combines emotional support with concrete planning for tasks and decisions that follow serious illness or end-of-life caregiving.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is made and priorities change.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm which options are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can guide clients through practical steps and skills that translate well to remote sessions while keeping the focus on what helps in everyday life.