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- Attachment-based work
- Solution-focused goals
- Trauma-informed approach
About Ann
Ann Leonard, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), is licensed in California and Washington and has 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, career challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and life changes. Her stated approach is direct and interactive, using a selected set of professional skills to work toward clear goals.
Ann trained at the University of Southern California School of Social Work. She prefers short-term skill-building alongside longer-term exploration when needed. Sessions focus on setting objectives, tracking progress, and practicing new ways of coping. She describes the work as collaborative and goal-oriented.
She often works with people who have a history of trauma or who are navigating career and relationship decisions. Ann also lists coaching, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, family of origin matters, life purpose, money and financial issues, workplace concerns, and young adult issues among her focuses. The biography frames these as areas she helps people address in therapy.
Her style emphasizes an open, respectful working relationship. She aims to help people better understand themselves and their place in the world. That understanding then guides practical steps toward personal goals.
In sessions clients can expect direct feedback and collaborative planning. The work includes skill practice and monitoring of progress. Ann also notes honoring client strengths along the way.
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How Ann's therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in relationships and how those patterns affect current behavior. It helps people notice how early bonds shape trust and closeness and supports practical changes in how they relate to others.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client’s own goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflecting concerns and supporting self-directed problem solving. This approach can help with self-esteem, life direction, and coping with change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ann will review options and help decide which methods match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use approaches like attachment-focused and client-centered work effectively in remote sessions when the format fits the client’s needs.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and career concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, bipolar issues, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and interactive. She uses skill-building, objective setting, and progress monitoring in sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical practice experience.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is listed with practice details in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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, call 911, or call or text 988.