- CBT techniques
- Gottman-informed work
- Trauma-focused therapy
About Ann
Ann Woodford is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting strain, career challenges, grief, anger, and trauma and abuse. Ann also supports those facing relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and the practical pressures that come with life changes.
Ann treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear, usable steps rather than abstract talk. She uses practical tools to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and track what changes help most.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and establish new habits. She also applies Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to affect daily life. For relationship concerns she brings in elements of the Gottman Method to work on communication and repair strategies.
Ann’s approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. Typical visits include checking current problems, practicing a skill, and planning small experiments to try between sessions. She can also offer coaching-style conversations when people want focused, action-based support.
People come to Ann for help with anger that shows up at home or work, building better communication after repeated fights, or managing the fallout from difficult life events. She works in English and practices in Ohio as an LISW.
How Ann’s approaches translate to online work
Ann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; this often involves short exercises and homework to practice between sessions. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address how past stressful events affect current reactions and coping, with careful, paced interventions to reduce triggers. For relationship concerns she draws on the Gottman Method to teach communication skills and repair techniques that partners can try in everyday interactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Ann will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then recommend methods to try. She checks in regularly and adapts the plan if something isn’t working, so the approach fits the client rather than the other way around.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins between errands or work breaks. Some formats use less bandwidth and can be a shorter way to do quick skill reviews, while others allow a fuller conversation when more time is needed. Ask about session length and the specific online options available when you schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, career strain, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused work that emphasizes skills, behavior change, and clear steps to try between sessions.
How long has she practiced?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.