Ann DePoole , LCSW

Ann DePoole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of professional experience helping adults navigate mood disorders, co-occurring conditions, trauma, and substance use concerns. After returning to school in her 40s to pursue a lifelong goal of clinical work, she has focused on building a practice centered on trust, openness, and practical tools that support long-term recovery and resilience. Ann approaches therapy with compassion and a commitment to helping each person repair and strengthen their sense of self one step at a time.

Her clinical toolkit includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), along with motivational interviewing, traumatic incident reduction, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These methods allow her to tailor care to the needs of individuals facing mood challenges, trauma histories, and substance-related issues, blending skills training, evidence-informed strategies, and values-based work. Ann aims to create a collaborative relationship where clients feel heard and guided as they work toward clearer priorities and healthier ways of coping.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in clarifying personal values and building committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is useful for people working on life transitions, mood challenges, or patterns that interfere with meaningful goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often applied for mood disorders, anxiety, and coping with co-occurring conditions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful for clients managing intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Ann works with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to fit each person’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy with licensed professionals provides flexibility to meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access regular support around work, caregiving, or geographical constraints while maintaining continuity of care and progress toward therapeutic goals.