About Ann
Ann Leonard helps people who feel stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed by life changes. She meets each person where they are and focuses on clear, practical steps to move forward. Ann uses a direct, interactive style that aims to build trust and a sense of direction.
Ann draws on 18 years of experience and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California School of Social Work. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Oregon.
How Ann works
Her background includes working with people who have experienced trauma, those handling career or relationship concerns, and people exploring life purpose. Her sessions emphasize straightforward skill-building. Clients set specific goals and track progress together.
She values honesty in the room and helps people practice new ways of coping and relating. Ann uses a blend of approaches that fit each person’s needs. She incorporates attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns, psychodynamic thinking to notice repeating themes, and solution-focused tactics to find workable next steps quickly.
People who want clear objectives and regular progress checks often find this style helpful. Ann also supports conversations about grief, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, aging and geriatric issues, money and workplace stress, and family of origin questions. The work aims to help people feel more capable and purposeful as they face change.
Ann lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Career difficulties
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Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Oregon |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Ann uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape present patterns. This approach helps people notice recurring ways of relating and experiment with different responses to close relationships.She also applies client-centered principles that keep the conversation focused on the person's experience. That means the therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the client find their own answers rather than imposing solutions.
Psychodynamic thinking is another element she brings in to identify themes that repeat over time. This can be useful for understanding persistent struggles with relationships, identity, or self-worth.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ann collaborates with each person to choose which ideas and techniques to use based on goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face connection and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins, and text messaging helps people share between sessions. These options let people pick formats that match their schedule and comfort while still doing meaningful therapeutic work.
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