Ann DePoole, LCSW

Ann DePoole, LCSW, focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and major life changes. She emphasizes building trust and openness so people can speak honestly and start to heal. Ann frames therapy as a practical partnership aimed at small, steady steps forward.

She has worked as a therapist for 14 years. She returned to school in her 40s to follow a long-held goal of supporting others. Her experience includes mood disorders, co-occurring disorders, trauma and substance abuse. Ann describes her work as mending one soul at a time and brings a calm, straightforward presence to sessions.

Ann uses a mix of approaches depending on what a person needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and move toward them.

In session she aims to be practical and person-centered, listening first and choosing techniques that match each person’s goals. She also incorporates attachment-informed thinking when relationship patterns are important. Her background supports work with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver stress, eating concerns, and bipolar disorder.

Ann practices in Arizona and works in English. To start, a person completes the site’s short matching questionnaire and then schedules according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes by focusing on small, meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can aid with mood instability and interpersonal stress.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, values, and everyday routines. That collaborative process may mix elements of ACT, CBT, DBT, and attachment-informed work until a good fit emerges.

Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, avoiding travel time, or using less bandwidth when video isn't practical. Licensed professionals tailor session pacing and tools to suit each person's needs while helping them practice skills between meetings.