Ann DePoole, LCSW

Ann DePoole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Arizona with 14 years of experience supporting people through major life changes and persistent emotional challenges. She returned to school in her 40s to pursue a long-held goal of becoming a therapist and brings both life experience and clinical skill to her work. Ann emphasizes trust and openness as the foundation for effective therapy and approaches each relationship with a commitment to mending one soul at a time.

Her clinical focus includes mood disorders, co-occurring disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. In her practice she blends evidence-based techniques to meet each person where they are - drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and traumatic incident reduction. These methods are used to address symptoms, build coping skills, and help clients clarify values and goals.

Ann aims to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where practical strategies and personal insight come together. As a licensed LCSW she combines clinical training with a client-centered stance to help people manage stress, navigate relationships, and move toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ann DePoole draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often helping with mood concerns, anxiety, and coping strategies. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness - skills that can support those facing intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann DePoole collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and maintain continuity during life changes. Working with licensed professionals remotely allows access to regular support and practical tools without traveling to an office.