- Focus on coping skills
- Person-centered care
- Experience with trauma
About Ann
Ann Newman is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and the ripple effects of trauma. She works with people facing relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, identity questions, and the challenges that come with health conditions and caregiving. Ann offers steady, practical support for everyday pressures and big life changes.
She uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. The emphasis is on listening first, then building small, usable skills that fit into daily life. Clients usually work on communication, coping tools, and habits that reduce overwhelm.
Ann draws on several approaches to match what a person needs. She may use elements of cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking and acceptance-based ideas to help clients move toward valued living. Attachment-informed ideas help when relationships and intimacy are part of the concern.
With 13 years of experience as an LCSW and CSW, she brings long-term practice in community and clinical settings in Colorado. That background informs practical strategies for managing mood, sleep, and stress related to health problems or caregiving roles.
Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress. Ann aims to help people strengthen coping, rebuild routines, and make choices that support their well-being. To begin, prospective clients complete a short intake that helps match priorities and plan next steps.
She uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. The emphasis is on listening first, then building small, usable skills that fit into daily life. Clients usually work on communication, coping tools, and habits that reduce overwhelm.
Ann draws on several approaches to match what a person needs. She may use elements of cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking and acceptance-based ideas to help clients move toward valued living. Attachment-informed ideas help when relationships and intimacy are part of the concern.
With 13 years of experience as an LCSW and CSW, she brings long-term practice in community and clinical settings in Colorado. That background informs practical strategies for managing mood, sleep, and stress related to health problems or caregiving roles.
Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress. Ann aims to help people strengthen coping, rebuild routines, and make choices that support their well-being. To begin, prospective clients complete a short intake that helps match priorities and plan next steps.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen'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)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. That approach often helps with mood, sleep, and anxiety problems. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns affect current connections and intimacy, and it can help when relationship trust or communication is a core concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. This is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what might be adjusted.
Session options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online formats before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Online meetings can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to stay consistent with weekly work on skills and coping strategies.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ann focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, parenting strain, and challenges related to chronic illness and caregiving.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and practical, with an emphasis on listening, building coping skills, and setting clear goals that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in Colorado settings, helping people manage mood, stress, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.