Ann Voorhees

Ann Voorhees, LCSW, supports people facing common life stresses and major transitions. She helps with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep and eating problems, and struggles with self-esteem and anger.

She returned to direct clinical work after a long career as a psychiatric and human services administrator. Ann earned her graduate degree in 1986 and has 38 years of experience in mental health. Early in her career she assessed and treated children suspected of sexual abuse and later worked with adult survivors and adolescent offenders. Over time her focus broadened to adults and mature adults whose daily lives are affected by low mood, fatigue, and troubling emotions.

Ann’s counseling style is warm and interactive. She uses respect, sensitivity, and compassion rather than stigmatizing labels. Conversations in sessions are tailored to the person in front of her, not to a one-size-fits-all script.

Her approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. She adapts tools and goals to match each person’s needs and pace. Meetings are collaborative, with a focus on practical steps and clearer thinking.

Seeking change takes courage, and Ann offers steady support through that process. She helps people set realistic goals, try new behaviors, and build routines that fit real life. If someone is ready to take a step toward a more satisfying life, she is available to guide and encourage them.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at your pace. The therapist focuses on understanding your experience and shaping sessions around your goals, which can help people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts and habits that keep problems going. It uses concrete exercises and simple behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression and improve daily routines.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress. These skills are often practiced between sessions to help with sleep, anger, and mood swings.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels helpful and adapt methods over time. This is a collaborative process that considers goals, preferences, and what works in everyday life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some methods, like CBT worksheets or mindfulness exercises, adapt well to remote sessions and can be integrated into regular life.