Ann DePoole

Compassionate, practical support for life’s challenges

LCSW Arizona

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ann

Ann DePoole is a licensed clinical social worker who works with people navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

With 14 years of clinical experience, she aims to build trust and openness so clients can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that interfere with daily functioning and well-being. Ann returned to school in her 40s to pursue a long-held goal of helping others, and she blends practical skills with compassionate support.

Her practice addresses mood disorders, co-occurring conditions, substance-related concerns, and issues such as self-esteem, parenting, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also attends to attachment-related difficulties, body image, caregiving stress, and other complex challenges.

Clinically trained in several evidence-informed methods, Ann draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered techniques. She focuses on collaborative work that helps people identify meaningful change, build coping skills, and move toward goals at a manageable pace.

Approaches That Guide Online Work and Practical Benefits

Ann integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, helping people pursue meaningful goals despite discomfort.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time based on what proves most effective for the client.

Online therapy with Ann is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited transportation. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access therapy from wherever the client is located in Arizona. The range of formats supports different communication styles and life demands, helping clients engage with therapy in ways that work for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Ann works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image difficulties, parenting and career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What therapeutic style and approaches does she use?

She uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods to tailor work to each person.

How long has she been practicing?

Ann has 14 years of clinical experience, having returned to school later in life to pursue her career in social work and therapy.

What credentials and licensure does she hold and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and practices from Arizona. Her credentials are listed as LCSW with licensure applicable in Arizona.

Does she accept clients who speak other languages or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for working with her?

Ann offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida, Arizona

Languages

English