Ann DePoole, LCSW | Therapist in Arizona

14 years experience
Focus on codependency
Values-driven care

About Ann

Ann DePoole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of therapy experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and codependency. Ann speaks plainly and aims to build trust so clients feel comfortable talking about hard things.

She returned to school in her 40s to follow a long-held goal of helping others. That life change influences how she approaches care - with patience and practical support. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that fit into daily life rather than big theoretical ideas.

Ann uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and take meaningful action. Emotion-focused and attachment-based approaches help when relationships and past wounds are part of the problem.

In sessions she often combines skills practice, reflective listening, and goal setting. For people coping with substance use, trauma, or co-occurring mood challenges, she includes motivational strategies and trauma-informed tools. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and build steady coping skills.

Ann works from Arizona and communicates in English. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. She encourages an open conversation about goals so therapy can be tailored to each person’s everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy options

Ann uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms through practical exercises. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take actions that matter, especially when avoidance or uncertainty gets in the way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting techniques, and moving at a comfortable pace together.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific session formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. People should confirm the available formats and schedule options when they start the matching process so sessions align with everyday life and responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen'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)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Florida, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ann commonly address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, codependency, trauma, and related issues. Additional focuses include self-esteem, eating concerns, ADHD, and caregiver stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Therapy is straightforward and practical, with emphasis on trust and openness. Sessions mix skills practice, reflection, and goal planning to fit daily life.

What background does she bring to sessions?

Ann returned to school in her 40s and has practiced as a therapist for 14 years. She emphasizes patience and real-world strategies shaped by that life experience.

Which credentials and location apply to this clinician?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from Arizona. The profile lists FL LCSW and AZ LCSW as licensing details.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Do you accept clients from other countries?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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