Ann Stromberg, LISW

Ann Stromberg is an Ohio-based Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 12 years of experience supporting clients across clinical, community, and school settings. She has worked with people of all ages - from school-aged children to older adults - helping them navigate depression, anxiety, grief, anger, life transitions, and behavioral concerns. Ann integrates a strength-based focus with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to help clients recognize strengths, set clear goals, and create practical plans for change.

Her approach is holistic, examining relationships, daily routines, roles, and values to identify what is working well and what areas could use attention. Ann emphasizes efficient, skill-focused work so clients develop strategies they can use long after therapy ends. She relies on client feedback to adjust methods and introduces new strategies only when they align with the client's priorities and experience.

Respecting that each person knows themselves best, Ann partners with clients to build confidence, resilience, and a more positive outlook. She aims to help clients move beyond current challenges while avoiding techniques that the client does not find helpful.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Ann Stromberg commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is practical for addressing depression, anxiety, and stress-related problems. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable steps toward desired outcomes - it is useful for life transitions, parenting challenges, and building coping skills. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and awareness practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which many clients find helpful for ongoing stress and grief.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Ann will collaborate with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust or combine techniques as those needs evolve. This collaborative process aims to make therapy feel relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access from home, work, or on the go. These formats allow clients to choose how they connect and can make it easier to maintain consistent care. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt the same therapeutic approaches to these online formats to help clients build practical skills and pursue their goals.