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Ann Stancil, LCSW
Indiana
LCSW - Anxiety and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT skills
- DBT techniques
- Family issues
About Ann
Ann Stancil is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 17 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship concerns. Her practice also addresses parenting strain, grief, bipolar mood issues, and intimate or identity-related struggles.
She uses straightforward, skills-focused methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often include practical strategies to manage strong emotions and to change patterns that get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses to help people test and shift thinking that fuels distress.
Ann also draws on client-centered principles, which give people time to tell their story and decide what to work on. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills may be introduced when emotion regulation, impulsivity, or relationship conflict are central concerns. These approaches are used together to meet the present problem rather than as fixed labels.
Her background includes many years in community behavioral health across a wide age range, from pediatric to geriatric care. That work included treating mood disorders, trauma-related problems, and substance use issues. Ann emphasizes practical steps and skill practice between sessions so progress continues outside appointments.
She is open to talking about multicultural factors, gender and sexuality, and complex family dynamics such as blended family issues and attachment concerns. People who want clear tools and direct feedback about thoughts, emotions, and behavior will find this approach useful.
How Ann uses common approaches in online sessions
Ann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and test thoughts that increase anxiety or sadness, and to try small behavioral experiments that change routines. Client-Centered Therapy provides time for people to explain what matters most to them and to choose goals at their own pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when impulsivity or intense emotions are present.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try specific techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and therapist review progress and make changes together rather than sticking to one method from the start.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Talking through skills and recording homework works the same way whether sessions are remote or in-person, and Ann focuses on making techniques practical for everyday life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and bipolar mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using CBT to notice and change thoughts and habits, plus client-centered listening and DBT skills when emotional regulation is needed.
How long has she practiced?
She has 17 years of experience providing behavioral health care in community settings and across the lifespan.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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