About Ann
Ann Chauvin is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience in the District of Columbia. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and grief. She aims to build an open space where clients can talk about difficult feelings without judgment.
Her work often focuses on emotional overwhelm, relationship worries, and issues tied to identity and self-esteem. She supports people coping with trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue.
How Ann works
She also offers coaching for life transitions and practical steps toward change. In sessions she encourages honest conversation and gradual progress. She listens closely and helps people identify patterns that make life harder.
Together they set small goals and try strategies that fit daily life. Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. She combines problem-solving with emotional support so clients feel both understood and guided.
Her approach balances practical tools with attention to feelings. People working with her can expect a steady, nonjudgmental presence and concrete suggestions for managing symptoms. She frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s priorities come first.
Her goal is to help people move toward a more manageable and fulfilling life.
What Ann works with
The areas below are the ones Ann selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | District of Columbia |
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Online support options
Approaches and Online Options for Care
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skill-building and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes practical coping skills to manage anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce day-to-day overwhelm. Another approach centers on understanding and processing difficult experiences like trauma, grief, and addiction, helping people make sense of what happened and find ways to move forward.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life circumstances with each person and then try techniques that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as therapy proceeds so the plan matches what actually helps.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video sessions let people keep visual connection while phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, shorter reflections, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit care into work, school, or busy family schedules and support consistent participation in therapy.
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