Ann Stromberg, LISW

Ann Stromberg is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She focuses on practical skills that make daily life feel more manageable. Ann aims to help clients build confidence and move past obstacles without wasting time on approaches that don’t fit their needs.

Ann draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with solution-focused and mindfulness techniques. She starts by looking at strengths and small changes that add up. Sessions often include learning new coping skills, testing ideas between meetings, and checking what actually works for each person.

Her perspective is holistic. That means she helps people look at work, family, health, and routines to see what’s working and what needs attention. She encourages clients to set clear goals and tracks progress toward those goals during sessions.

Ann uses client feedback to guide therapy choices. If something isn’t helping, she changes course quickly and collaboratively. The result is focused, time-sensitive work that aims to leave people with tools they can use after therapy ends.

She has experience across clinical, school, and community settings and has worked with people facing parenting stress, caregiver strain, workplace challenges, body image concerns, and midlife questions. Ann offers straightforward, supportive guidance and partners with clients to build a more positive outlook.

How Ann Uses CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness Online

Ann often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build calm, present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to match methods to goals, preferences, and what seems to help in early sessions. Changes are made based on client feedback so the work stays focused and relevant.

Online sessions can fit into busy lives by offering flexible options. Video calls let people meet face to face when a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions work well when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or support between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and daily routines.