About Ann
Ann McMahon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with 20 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and challenges that get in the way of daily life. Ann focuses on building trust so people can talk honestly about what they are feeling and thinking.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can sort through relationship pain, struggles with self-esteem, and life transitions.
How Ann works
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Ann listens, asks simple questions, and helps people try small, manageable steps between meetings. Ann has worked across a wide range of issues including addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She also supports people facing career strain, parenting stress, and blended family tensions. Her background includes helping those coping with chronic illness, caregiving burdens, cancer, and end-of-life matters. People who want help with midlife changes, bipolar disorder, money worries, isolation, or seasonal mood shifts will find direct, experience-based guidance.
Ann pays attention to how everyday routines, relationships, and responsibilities affect mood and functioning. She emphasizes clear communication and steady problem solving. New clients can expect straightforward feedback and a collaborative plan tailored to their goals.
Ann aims to help people regain a sense of control, rebuild confidence, and move toward more meaningful days.
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
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also listed
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Massachusetts |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional support. One common approach emphasizes teaching coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress; these are taught through discussion, role play, and short exercises that clients can practice between sessions. Another approach centers on grief and loss work, helping people name emotions, preserve meaningful memories, and find steady routines that support adjustment after major losses.Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. Ann will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps most and invites feedback about pacing, homework, and session format.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video sessions work well for deeper conversations and visual cues, while phone calls can fit a busy schedule or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, coping reminders, and ongoing support between scheduled appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.
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