Ann Millet, LCSW-R

Ann Millet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 32 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence challenges, depression, and the transitions that accompany life changes. Ann also offers focused support around caregiver stress, communication difficulties, feelings of guilt or shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

Ann approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses resources that can be mobilized to overcome obstacles. She emphasizes collaboration, meeting clients where they are, and empowering them to take the steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Seeking change requires courage, and Ann provides steady support and encouragement throughout the process.

Her long-standing practice in New York reflects a commitment to helping individuals build coping skills, clarify goals, and increase resilience when navigating personal and interpersonal challenges. Ann’s experience and practical orientation aim to help clients move toward greater well-being and renewed confidence.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care

Ann Millet uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and on building practical coping skills. One approach emphasizes exploring how thoughts influence emotions and behavior, helping clients develop more balanced thinking to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Another approach is skills-focused work that teaches concrete strategies for stress management, emotion regulation, and improving communication, which is useful for caregiving stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Ann works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which techniques fit best. She tailors the pace and focus so therapy feels relevant and achievable for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based work to these formats to help clients move toward their goals.