- Thoughts and habits
- Values-driven work
- Relationship focus
About Ann
Ann Newman is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. She also supports people coping with relationship struggles, parenting strain, addiction, grief, and concerns around identity and intimacy. Ann uses straightforward, compassionate care to help people feel seen and heard in session.
She draws on 13 years of clinical experience and works from a client-centered perspective. That means sessions focus on the person's goals and strengths. Conversations often include practical skills for managing anxiety and steps for improving communication with others.
Ann blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral work to spot unhelpful thinking and from acceptance-based methods to help people live by their values. Emotion-focused ideas and attachment-informed thinking guide work on relationships and connection.
In sessions people can expect clear, manageable steps and grounding strategies for day-to-day life. Ann helps clients build routines for sleeping, eating, and coping with strong emotions. She also offers coaching-style support when someone wants focused, goal-driven change.
Her practice aims to be inclusive and respectful of different backgrounds and identities. Sessions are intended to help people build resilience, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with what matters to them. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.
She draws on 13 years of clinical experience and works from a client-centered perspective. That means sessions focus on the person's goals and strengths. Conversations often include practical skills for managing anxiety and steps for improving communication with others.
Ann blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral work to spot unhelpful thinking and from acceptance-based methods to help people live by their values. Emotion-focused ideas and attachment-informed thinking guide work on relationships and connection.
In sessions people can expect clear, manageable steps and grounding strategies for day-to-day life. Ann helps clients build routines for sleeping, eating, and coping with strong emotions. She also offers coaching-style support when someone wants focused, goal-driven change.
Her practice aims to be inclusive and respectful of different backgrounds and identities. Sessions are intended to help people build resilience, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with what matters to them. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
How certain approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where someone wants clearer direction in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors to reduce distress and improve routines like sleep and eating. Those two approaches often target thoughts and everyday habits directly.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean mixing ACT and CBT techniques, or bringing in attachment-based ideas for relationship-focused concerns.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as session formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so appointments are more manageable. Many people find that remote work supports consistent practice of new skills in daily life, and therapists adapt exercises to work well over distance.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ann address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, and many life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and compassionate, with practical steps and tools for day-to-day coping and clearer communication.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 13 years of experience working with individuals across a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Colorado and lists CSW as an additional credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.