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Ann Newman

Caring therapist blending practical skills and compassion

LCSW, CSW Colorado

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Ann

Ann Newman is a licensed clinical social worker based in Colorado who guides people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

With 13 years of clinical experience and credentials as an LCSW and CSW, she helps clients manage concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, addiction, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Her work also addresses eating and sleeping problems, parenting and caregiver stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and career difficulties.

Her style blends compassionate, client-centered care with practical, evidence-informed techniques. Ann often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and attachment-informed interventions to help clients identify patterns, build resilience, and develop concrete coping skills.

She emphasizes collaboration, helping people strengthen self-esteem, improve communication, and navigate life transitions at a pace that fits their needs. Ann welcomes clients seeking an inclusive, affirming therapeutic environment.

She offers ongoing support for complex, co-occurring issues and tailors her approach to each person’s history and goals while maintaining a focus on skill-building and long-term wellbeing.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

Ann commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative skills that reduce distress and improve functioning. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support people in clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and learning to act toward meaningful goals even in the presence of difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting strategies over time so the plan remains useful and manageable.

Online sessions are offered in multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility for busy lives. These options allow people to access care from varied locations, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working on skills, processing experiences, and creating practical plans for change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ann frequently address?
She works with many presentations including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach is compassionate and client-centered, integrating practical strategies from CBT along with acceptance-oriented and attachment-informed techniques to help clients build skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience in clinical social work supporting people through a variety of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW with the designation CO LCSW CSW.09924267 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen'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)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English