Ann Newman, LCSW, CSW

Ann Newman is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. She works with concerns like addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating struggles, and the everyday strain of parenting and career pressure. Ann brings 13 years of clinical experience to her work in Colorado.

Her style is direct and compassionate. Sessions focus on practical skills and steady support rather than jargon. She listens for what matters most to each person and builds a plan that fits their life.

Ann uses a mix of approaches based on what the client needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit for shifting thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused ideas to help people find values and rebuild connections.

Expect straightforward goal-setting and hands-on tools you can use between sessions. Ann emphasizes small, measurable steps that add up to real change over time. She also addresses complex issues like co-morbidity, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue with patience and practical care.

Ann welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, including those from LGBT communities and those dealing with adoption, abandonment, or caregiving stress. She aims to create an affirming atmosphere where someone can name what’s hard and try new ways of coping.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Ann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can be practiced during and between online sessions to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify personal values and teach flexible ways to respond to difficult feelings without getting stuck.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ann will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then try methods that match those needs. She adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different rhythms of life. Video calls work well for longer therapeutic work and visual connection. Phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.