Ann Stancil, LCSW

Ann Stancil is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or parenting struggles. She brings 17 years of clinical experience to each session and listens without judgment to understand what matters most to each person.

Her work spans many concerns, including trauma and abuse, addiction, self-esteem, bipolar mood challenges, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses attachment problems, blended family stress, gender dysphoria issues, and multicultural concerns. Ann adapts her focus to the practical problems people bring into therapy.

Ann draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to shape care. In practice she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and build skills for managing strong emotions. Sessions emphasize clear goals and simple strategies that fit daily life.

She spent many years practicing in a behavioral health center after graduating from Indiana University Northwest in 2009. That work gave her experience across the age span and with a wide range of mental health challenges, from pediatric needs to geriatric concerns.

People who choose Ann can expect an open-minded, nonjudgmental approach. She aims to create a steady space to talk through hard topics, set realistic goals, and work toward the changes people want to see in their everyday lives.

How Ann’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Ann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that make problems worse and to test small behavior changes that can improve mood and daily functioning. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related struggles.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions begin by listening closely and reflecting what matters to the person. That approach helps people feel understood and clarifies their goals before trying new strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is part of her toolkit for building emotion regulation and coping skills. DBT techniques can help when strong emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflicts interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ann will work with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals, day-to-day routines, and what feels workable. She checks in and adjusts plans as needed so therapy stays relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support brief updates, skill coaching between sessions, or flexibility for busy schedules. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or home life.