Anne Flaherty, LMHC

Anne Flaherty is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She focuses on practical steps that people can use right away. Her style is direct and respectful, aimed at helping someone feel understood and more capable of coping.

With 22 years of experience, Anne blends several conversational and skills-based approaches. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also integrates client-centered listening and mindfulness to slow down strong emotions and build self-awareness.

Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small, doable changes. Anne works with people on relationship strain, communication problems, and issues around caregiving and aging. She also supports clients struggling with body image, chronic illness, grief, and finding life purpose.

Her approach includes practical tools for everyday life - breathing and grounding practices, ways to test negative beliefs, and step-by-step plans to improve routines. Conversations are tailored to each person, not one-size-fits-all. Progress is tracked with simple steps so people can see what helps.

People who prefer a mix of direct guidance and warm listening may find this style useful. Anne aims to create a calm space for honest conversation and steady progress. She works by collaborating on goals and adjusting methods as needs change.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Anne commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered approaches. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Client-centered work prioritizes listening, reflecting what matters to the person, and helping them find their own solutions.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotions run high. DBT skills teach distress-tolerance techniques, emotion regulation, and ways to improve communication, which can help with relationship strain and moments of intense upset. The therapist will discuss which methods fit best and tailor the plan to each person's goals and preferences so the work feels collaborative.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls let you have face-to-face conversations; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skills practice, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to try approaches that match how someone prefers to engage.