- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Career and workplace
About Ann
Ann Leonard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 18 years of experience based in Oregon. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, and those coping with life changes. She also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, bipolar concerns, and questions about life purpose.
Ann trained at the University of Southern California School of Social Work. She combines several approaches to match each person's situation. In sessions she is direct and interactive. She often works with people who have a trauma history or who are wrestling with career or relationship decisions.
Her practical focus is on building understanding and concrete skills. Conversations include clarifying personal goals, setting objectives, and tracking progress over time. Skill-building is part of regular sessions so people leave with usable strategies for day-to-day life.
Ann emphasizes a respectful therapeutic relationship and a collaborative process. She aims to help people recognize patterns from their family of origin and how those patterns affect current choices. Money and workplace issues, codependency, and concerns specific to young adults or aging are also within her areas of focus.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Ann's approaches are used in online sessions
Ann often draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and intimate connections. This approach helps people notice what they expect from relationships and try new ways of relating.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on the person's experiences and priorities. That means sessions pay attention to the client's perspective and move at a pace the person finds helpful.
Psychodynamic ideas appear in longer conversations about family of origin and repeated patterns. These discussions can clarify why certain choices keep repeating and open options for different moves forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ann will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the profile does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises and skill-building to suit a virtual meeting so sessions remain focused on practical steps and progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career issues, plus trauma, grief, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and life purpose questions.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck in life?
Her style is direct and interactive. She helps clarify goals, build practical skills, set objectives, and monitor progress together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience in social work practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Oregon.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.