Ann Stromberg , LISW

Ann Stromberg is an Ohio-based Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 12 years of practice. She focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, parenting strain, and issues many women face. Her approach aims to help people regain stability and practical coping skills one step at a time.

She uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods in sessions. Ann blends cognitive behavioral tools with solution-focused strategies to help clients spot unhelpful patterns and try small changes that make a difference. Mindfulness and acceptance ideas are added when they fit the person's needs.

Ann describes therapy as a partnership. She listens for strengths in a person's life and builds on those first. That helps clients move toward their goals more efficiently and with less wasted time.

She has worked across clinical, community, and school settings, including with clients at different life stages. That background informs a practical style that emphasizes skill building and real-world problem solving. Ann pays attention to feedback and adjusts methods if something isn’t helping.

Clients can expect concrete tools for coping with life changes, career stress, family conflict, and caregiver strain. Her aim is to support people in creating a more confident, hopeful outlook and to leave therapy with skills they can use long after sessions end.

How Ann uses evidence-based approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing concrete alternatives to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support calmer responses to stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, try specific strategies, and check client feedback to decide what fits best. Changes are made together when something feels unhelpful or doesn't match a person's preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video works well for deeper conversations and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer ongoing support between sessions or a way to work through skills in small steps. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.