Ann Koch, LCSW

Ann Koch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults in a variety of settings. She focuses on teens, young adults, and women’s issues while also working with people facing anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, ADHD, and major life transitions. As a mother of three adult children, she brings both professional expertise and personal perspective to her work.

Her approach centers on building a kind, trusting connection that creates space for healing and hope. She guides clients who are seeking more than symptom relief toward meaningful change - helping them feel more empowered, grounded, and whole. Her work attends to issues such as stress, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, attachment concerns, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, panic, and social anxiety.

Ann’s practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Family Systems approach, used through a trauma-informed lens. She emphasizes the mind-body connection and integrates mindfulness practices and guided visualizations to support emotional regulation and growth. Known for meeting people with warmth, humor, and a sense of belonging, she welcomes those seeking support and encourages outreach by email to begin the work together.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Ann Koch uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood dysregulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements this work by teaching skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committed action. She also draws on a Family Systems approach to explore how relationships and family dynamics influence symptoms and patterns, which can be particularly useful for teens, young adults, and those navigating life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Ann works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains practical and aligned with the client’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats support consistent engagement for people balancing school, work, family, or health demands and allow licensed professionals to deliver effective, evidence-based treatment across distances.