- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Oregon
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Ann
Ann Schaefer is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience in Oregon. She focuses on relationship concerns, grief and loss, parenting questions, depression, and ADHD. Ann aims to make sessions feel straightforward and calm for people who are anxious about starting therapy.
She creates a space where clients can talk about hard feelings without judgment. Conversations are plain and practical, with attention on what feels most urgent in daily life.
Background and approach
Ann helps people sort through emotions and decide on small changes that can make routines easier. Her background includes long-term clinical work in a variety of settings across Oregon. That experience informs how she listens to complex situations like caregiving stress, cancer-related concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and hospice or end-of-life matters.
She uses her years in practice to stay focused on what each person finds most helpful. Sessions are collaborative. Ann asks questions, reflects what she hears, and works with clients to set clear goals.
She emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes, and adjusts the pace to match each person's needs. Practical matters are discussed openly, including how therapy will fit into daily life. People who want to begin are guided through a simple matching and scheduling process.
Ann supports clients as they take the first steps toward clearer thinking and more manageable routines.
What Ann works with
Everything Ann lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ann helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
How evidence-based techniques work online
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood, relationships, and parenting concerns. One common approach focuses on clear problem-solving and behavior changes that can ease daily routines and reduce stress. This helps when depression or ADHD symptoms make tasks feel overwhelming.Another approach emphasizes coping with grief and major life transitions by naming emotions and creating small, manageable steps forward. That method supports people through caregiving, cancer-related worries, and end-of-life concerns by prioritizing what matters most in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick updates, brief coping tools, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
Questions people ask about Ann
What kinds of concerns does Ann address?
She works with relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting concerns, depression, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, cancer, caregiver stress, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. She aims to create an open space for people to talk through emotions and practical problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ann has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That time includes helping people with long-term and complex concerns.
Where is Ann licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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