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Online therapist

Annie Bennett

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

Credentials
LISW
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Annie

Annie Bennett is a licensed independent social worker who uses practical, person-focused therapy to help people make change. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches to guide work on relationship, stress, and addiction concerns. Annie keeps sessions straightforward and goal-minded so parents can fit care into busy lives.

She earned a master’s degree from the University of Kentucky and completed two years of conjoint marital and family therapy training.

Background and approach

Annie has more than 25 years of experience in the field of addiction, with a long history of working with women in residential treatment settings. That work included programs where women could bring children 12 and under. Her style blends practical problem-solving with a human-centered stance.

Sessions focus on current difficulties, learning new coping skills, and identifying small steps toward better functioning. She believes lasting change comes from steady effort and supportive guidance. Annie practices as an Ohio LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker and supervisor.

She offers 45-minute sessions and typically communicates Monday through Thursday. Her schedule is managed online and she aims to respond within a few days. Therapy topics she addresses include addictions, relationships, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, eating and body image issues, anger, and career challenges.

She also works with blended family issues, attachment concerns, codependency, and coping with life changes.

Online approaches that fit your day-to-day life

Annie commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on current thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through your goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Then she will suggest approaches or combine methods so the plan matches your needs and pace.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats let appointments fit around family schedules and work demands. They also let people keep steady contact between visits and practice skills in real life with therapist support.

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 she address?
Annie works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and caregiver stress. She also lists topics such as trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and a client-centered outlook. She focuses on practical steps, coping skills, and meeting people where they are.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience, much of it in addiction treatment settings and work with women in residential programs. That background includes teaching in a social work graduate department earlier in her career.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an Ohio LISW with credential OH LISW I.0007836-SUPV, which indicates licensed independent social worker status and supervisory standing in Ohio.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients served?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats to accommodate different preferences.
How does the cost and start process work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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