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Ann Newman

Practical, values-based support for life stressors

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Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ann

Ann Newman is a licensed social worker practicing in Colorado. She holds an LCSW and a CSW and brings 13 years of clinical experience to her work. Ann focuses on concerns parents often worry about, like stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, parenting challenges, and coping with major life changes.

Her style is straightforward and warm. Sessions are practical and focused on small, useful steps. She listens first, then helps people try new ways of handling hard moments and painful thoughts.

Background and approach

Ann uses a mix of therapies depending on the issue. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking patterns. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients live by their values even when feelings are strong.

She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to improve connection and trust in relationships. In session she helps clients build coping skills for anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports work on intimacy, relationship problems, career stress, and identity issues including LGBT concerns.

The aim is to increase coping and make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Parents reading this should know she combines practical tools with a respectful, nonjudgmental approach. Ann works with each person to find what fits their life and goals.

The process is collaborative, paced to what feels achievable, and focused on real-world change.

Online approaches that match your life

Ann often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting and changing thoughts and behaviors that make problems worse, which helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are uncomfortable, which is useful for stress, grief, and long-term change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and what feels realistic. That conversation guides whether CBT, ACT, or attachment-informed listening will be the main focus, and plans are adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to add therapy into parenting routines, workdays, or times when travel is difficult. The aim is to make therapeutic tools accessible and practical so people can practice skills between meetings and move toward steady improvements.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Ann commonly help with?
She addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and relationship issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens closely, sets small goals, and teaches skills that people can use between sessions.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage life transitions, build coping skills, and address trauma, compassion fatigue, and identity concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is licensed in Colorado with credentials LCSW and CSW and is listed under CO LCSW CSW.09924267.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting with her?
She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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