- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Ann
Ann Stancil is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who focuses on helping people navigate parenting challenges and everyday stressors. She draws on 17 years of experience to support people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and changes that strain day-to-day life. Her approach centers on listening without judgment and helping clients find practical ways forward.
She trained at Indiana University Northwest and began working in behavioral health in 2009.
Background and approach
That early work included a wide range of ages, from pediatric to geriatric care, and many clinical concerns such as bipolar disorder, personality concerns, and grief. Those years shaped a steady, experience-based style that blends warmth with structure. In sessions she uses client-centered methods to meet each person where they are.
She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The aim is to build concrete tools that fit a person’s life and goals. She emphasizes respect for differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality, and religion.
Clients can expect a nonjudgmental stance and collaborative planning. Work in therapy focuses on clear steps, whether that means managing strong emotions, repairing relationships, or handling parenting stress. Ann helps people clarify priorities and set realistic goals.
She supports clients through grief, life transitions, and issues such as addiction or anger. The focus is on steady progress and practical strategies that carry into daily life.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ann lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Ann’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and guides the conversation so goals emerge from the client’s own priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It teaches practical exercises to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or parenting stress.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive actions. It is useful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships become strained.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they refine the methods used so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging let clients share between sessions or use shorter, more frequent touchpoints. These options make therapy more flexible for busy parents and people balancing work or caregiving.
Questions people ask about Ann
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, grief, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Her work is client-centered with practical techniques. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for emotion regulation.
How long has she worked in behavioral health?
She has 17 years of experience beginning after graduation from Indiana University Northwest in 2009 and practiced many years in a behavioral health center.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are offered 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 fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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