- Calm supportive space
- Practical coping tools
- Longstanding experience
About Ann
Ann McMahon is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. She has 20 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and issues with self-esteem and motivation. Ann aims to make talking about hard things easier and more direct.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can share thoughts and feelings. Conversations focus on what is happening now and practical steps to feel steadier. Ann supports people as they work toward clearer goals and better daily coping.
Over two decades she has helped with relationship and family concerns, addiction struggles, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related difficulties. She also supports people dealing with career shifts, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. Additional areas she addresses include caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and end-of-life issues.
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward what the person needs. She listens first, then helps develop straightforward tools and small experiments to try between visits. The focus is on practical changes that fit into everyday life.
People who reach out can expect steady, respectful support while they make changes at their own pace. Ann encourages questions and collaboration so each plan reflects individual goals and circumstances.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on clear problems and practical steps. One common approach is structured problem solving, which helps break down stressors into manageable parts and tests small changes to see what helps. This approach can be useful for anxiety, grief, caregiving stress, and codependency concerns.Another approach emphasizes skills practice for emotion regulation and coping. That means learning short exercises for calming, pacing difficult conversations, and managing overwhelming feelings between sessions. These tools are aimed at making daily life feel more manageable and improving resilience over time.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your concerns, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust based on what works. Goals and techniques are chosen together so the work matches personal priorities.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular meetings. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or sessions without video when bandwidth or comfort is a concern.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ann help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and intimacy-related issues, as well as many life transitions and caregiving or health-related challenges.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Ann focuses on clear, evidence-based techniques and practical steps. She listens without judgment and works with each person to build tools they can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Ann holds an MA and is a LICSW. She practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are offered 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 does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist factors, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.