- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Communication skills
About Ann
Ann Garfield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 40 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Ann also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
Ann uses a straightforward style that centers on what clients already know about themselves. She treats people as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions tend to focus on practical coping skills, clearer communication, and small steps people can try between meetings.
Her background includes graduate training in New York and many years of direct practice in clinical settings. She has worked with Holocaust survivors and with their adult children, bringing experience with long-term and intergenerational effects of trauma. That work influences how she approaches difficult memories and family concerns.
When someone comes feeling stuck after a job change, breakup, health shift, or other life transition, Ann concentrates on clarifying immediate concerns and practical next steps. She helps people weigh options, rebuild confidence, and practice new ways of relating to others.
People who prefer clear guidance and concrete skills often find this approach helpful. Ann’s long experience means she draws on many cases to suggest strategies that fit everyday life. Before booking, confirm which session formats are currently offered.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Ann draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and memory processing. One approach emphasizes teaching coping and communication strategies people can use right away, which helps with anxiety, stress, and relationship strain. Another approach involves careful work around difficult memories and family patterns, supporting people who are managing long-term effects of trauma or intergenerational concerns.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. She will review a person’s goals, preferences, and the specific problems they bring, and then suggest techniques to try. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted if they are not helping.
Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions often require less bandwidth and can be a simple way to maintain contact, while video sessions allow for face-to-face interaction and nonverbal cues. Discuss format options when you schedule so sessions match your practical needs and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, loneliness, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She emphasizes practical coping skills and clearer communication. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and small steps to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 40 years of professional work experience and completed graduate training in New York. Her practice includes long-term clinical work and experience with survivors of major historical trauma.
Which credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as FL LCSW, and her practice is based in Florida.
What languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the booking flow for up-to-date details.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform workflow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.