Anne Flaherty, LMHC

Anne Flaherty is licensed in New York State and brings 20 years of professional clinical experience to her work. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor, she offers counseling that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while remaining grounded in practical support. She listens closely to each person's story and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit the client's specific needs and life circumstances.

Anne acknowledges the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and treats that decision as an important first step. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process - offering steady encouragement, tools for coping, and guidance to help clients move toward meaningful change. Her goal is to empower individuals to make choices that align with their values and to build skills that support lasting well-being.

Whether someone is facing anxiety, relationship strain, or life transitions, Anne focuses on tailoring interventions to the person in front of her rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions. She prioritizes a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore concerns at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Anne integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship and helps clients explore their values and goals while feeling heard and respected. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve everyday functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are useful for managing intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Anne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients try strategies, evaluate what works, and adjust the plan over time so therapy feels relevant and efficient.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care when life changes occur. Licensed professionals can provide the same thoughtful, evidence-informed approaches through these remote formats, helping clients make progress in ways that suit their lives.