Annemarie Colosimo, LISW - Therapist in Ohio

About Annemarie

Annemarie Colosimo is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works collaboratively with people to build treatment plans that focus on what matters most to them. Her style aims to create a trusting relationship, use a person’s strengths, and offer practical guidance to boost motivation and move toward goals.

She trained with a Master of Science in Social Administration after earning a Bachelor of Social Work.

Background and approach

Annemarie holds an independent license to practice and a supervisory designation. Much of her career has centered on grief, loss, and bereavement work. Annmarie draws from several therapeutic approaches depending on the person and the situation.

She commonly uses solution-focused techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies, and she also incorporates motivational interviewing to support change. Sessions focus on clear steps, workable skills, and what a person can try between meetings. Her clinical interests include stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, family concerns, self-esteem, and bipolar disorder.

She also does hospice and end-of-life counseling. The work often involves talking through difficult feelings, identifying strengths, and developing small, realistic steps forward. Outside of practice she spends time with her husband and two dogs, plays pickleball, follows major league baseball, and enjoys travel.

She encourages people to take the first step toward support, noting that feeling heard and reflected on can be an important part of change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without letting them control actions. It focuses on identifying values and taking small steps toward a more meaningful life, which can help with grief, anxiety, and difficult transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and build coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, or other techniques will be used and adjust the plan over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and allow continued support when in-person visits are difficult. Many people appreciate being able to use different formats for check-ins, skill practice, or longer sessions depending on their needs and daily life.

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.

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist help with?

The practice focuses on grief and bereavement and also addresses stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, family concerns, self esteem, and bipolar disorder.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

She works collaboratively to build a treatment plan, relying on a trusting relationship, the client's strengths, and guidance to increase motivation and reach goals.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 20 years of experience working in social work and clinical settings, with a substantial focus on grief and loss.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - OH LISW I.0010016-SUPV and practices in Ohio.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Appointments can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Ohio
Languages: English

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