Ann Voorhees , LCSW

Ann Voorhees is a licensed clinical social worker with 38 years of experience helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting concerns. She also supports people facing addiction, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, career strain, and compassion fatigue. Ann works with LGBT clients and assists those coping with major life changes and chronic emotional pain.

She returned to direct clinical work after many years as a psychiatric and human services administrator. Her early clinical work involved assessing and treating children and adult survivors of abuse. Over time her practice grew to focus on adults and mature adults who deal with low self-worth, emotional and physical fatigue, and anger that affects daily life and work.

Ann’s counseling style is warm and interactive. She speaks plainly, listens closely, and tailors conversations to each person’s situation. She avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with sensitivity and respect.

Her work draws on several approaches including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. In sessions she combines practical tools with space to reflect on patterns that have developed over time.

People who choose Ann can expect collaboration on goals and a treatment plan that fits their needs. She aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Ann practices in Florida and works with English-speaking clients.

How Ann Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and priorities. In online sessions this means conversations are guided by the client's goals and paced to what feels most useful, helping with issues like low self-esteem, relationship or parenting stress, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT can include short exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments that a client practices between sessions to reduce anxiety, depression, or sleep and eating difficulties.

Mindfulness therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them. In virtual work this often looks like brief guided practices, ground-and-breathe techniques, and learning small habits to manage stress and emotional fatigue.

Ann treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss options, try strategies together, and adjust methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. The plan evolves as progress and obstacles become clearer.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy schedule. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients send updates, ask quick questions, or work through issues between synchronous sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while still working with a licensed professional.