Therapist profile
Ann Voorhees, LCSW
LCSW focusing on family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Cognitive behavioral work
About Ann
Ann Voorhees is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 38 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, parenting and related issues that affect daily life. Ann also lists work with LGBT concerns, intimacy and relationship difficulties, sleeping and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She began clinical work after earning her graduate degree in 1986. Early work included assessment and treatment of children suspected of sexual abuse, adult survivors of abuse, and adolescent sex offenders. Over the decades her practice broadened to support adults and mature adults experiencing anxiety, depression and the fatigue and low self-worth that interfere with work and life.
Her style is interactive and person-focused. She blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Psychodynamic Therapy. Sessions typically include talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing small changes to reduce distress.
Ann pays attention to family of origin issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and end-of-life and hospice-related concerns. She also lists experience with first responder issues, compassion fatigue, co-morbidity and coping after disasters.
People who come to her can expect a straightforward conversation about what’s going wrong and what might help. She asks about goals, uses practical techniques from cognitive-behavioral work and motivational interviewing, and brings in psychodynamic ideas when understanding patterns in relationships is useful.
Sessions are offered in English and Ann accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Ann’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. In practice this means time spent clarifying problems, priorities, and what matters most at home. It helps when people need someone to follow their lead and reflect what they say.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking, trying small behavior changes, and practicing new ways of coping. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many stress-related difficulties.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and manage distress. It can be useful for calming racing thoughts, lowering anger, and improving focus during parenting or work demands.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, test techniques, and adjust methods as needed. That way the work stays practical and relevant to daily life.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, caregiving, or work hours. Shorter check-ins, not needing to travel, and the ability to schedule at different times are practical benefits many people find helpful.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She lists family, family of origin issues, blended family issues, parenting, and caregiver stress among her focus areas. These are described as concerns she helps people work through.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and person-focused. She combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 38 years of professional experience, beginning clinical work after completing a graduate degree in 1986.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she work with people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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