Ann Voorhees, LCSW

Ann Voorhees is a licensed clinical social worker with 38 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and intimacy concerns. She works with adults who feel overwhelmed, drained, or stuck and who want practical ways to feel better day to day. Her tone is warm and direct and she focuses on clear steps clients can use between sessions.

She returned to clinical practice after many years as a psychiatric and human services administrator. Early in her career she assessed and treated children suspected of sexual abuse and later worked with adult survivors of abuse and adolescent sex offenders. Over time her practice broadened to adults and mature adults facing mood and anxiety symptoms that affect work, family, and daily energy.

Her counseling style is interactive and respectful. Sessions are collaborative conversations where clients describe what is hardest for them and set small, doable goals. Ann avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with sensitivity and compassion.

Ann uses a mix of approaches to fit each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas shape her work. She adapts the plan to match a client's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

People who come to her learn ways to change thinking patterns, manage strong emotions, and rebuild energy for daily life. She also supports practical concerns like sleep, eating, parenting strain, caregiving stress, and career transitions. Ann welcomes international clients and works in English from her Florida practice.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Ann often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that improve mood and functioning. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily struggles.

She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and building a respectful, supportive relationship. That approach helps people feel heard and able to set goals that matter to them. Mindfulness Therapy appears in sessions as simple attention and breathing practices to reduce intense emotion and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then tailor methods together. That shared decision-making helps shape a plan that feels useful and realistic.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and guided skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a client prefers no camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, homework support, or when someone needs more flexibility during a busy day.