Annie (Anne) Cummings , LCSW

Annie (Anne) Cummings is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She practices from Florida and speaks English. Annie draws on decades of clinical work to offer calm, steady support during difficult times.

She trained at Fordham University, earning a Master of Social Work, and has experience in hospital and correctional settings. That background shaped her ability to work with people facing complex medical, mental health, and life stressors.

Annie’s style is warm and client-centered. Sessions aim to feel like a relaxed conversation where the person’s needs come first. She adapts tools and exercises to match what an individual prefers and what feels doable in day-to-day life.

Clinically she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused methods alongside mindful practices. Those approaches are used to reduce symptoms, improve coping, and build routines that support better sleep, mood, and relationships.

She has particular experience with concerns such as grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, and chronic illness. Annie also supports people facing career strain, ADHD challenges, and compassion fatigue.

People who choose Annie often want an experienced therapist who listens without judgment and helps them find practical steps forward. She focuses on steady progress, one conversation at a time.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, so they can act on what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and building a trusting relationship so the person feels heard and can set their own goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that match the client’s needs and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversation and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or be easier when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework support, and shorter exchanges between sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent around real-life demands.