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Ann Woodford, LISW
Ohio
Ohio LISW - Stress and Relationship work
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Trauma-focused work
About Ann
Ann Woodford is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, and career difficulties. She also addresses depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Her approach is practical and structured. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship communication and trauma-focused work for processing past hurt. Sessions focus on skills you can use between appointments.
Ann treats issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment and family of origin problems, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and commitment or communication problems. She can also help with coping after natural or human-caused disasters, fertility and aging concerns, and ongoing compassion fatigue.
People can expect clear, goal-focused conversations. The therapist will work through specific situations, practice new responses, and set manageable homework when helpful. Progress is tracked with practical steps rather than vague promises.
Ann works in English and is based in Ohio. Her LISW credential is noted as Ohio LISW. For those preparing to reach out, think about a few recent examples of the problems you want to address so sessions can start with concrete steps.
Approaches used and how online sessions fit practical life
Ann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people track thoughts, test assumptions, and practice alternative behaviors in everyday situations. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills and short experiments that can be tried between appointments.She also uses the Gottman Method elements to address communication problems and relationship patterns. That work concentrates on specific interaction skills and clearer conversation habits rather than broad theory.
Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past experiences continue to affect day-to-day functioning. That approach aims to process distressing memories and develop coping strategies so triggers have less impact on current life.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the early work. The therapist and client review goals, needs, and practical limits together and decide which approaches to emphasize. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to adjust methods as needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in their usual routines and bring real examples to sessions for immediate feedback.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, career difficulties, depression, trauma and grief among other issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then practices different responses and small behavioral experiments between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and practical problems.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LISW credential, listed as OH LISW, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.