- Twenty years experience
- Parenting and grief
- Oregon based
About Ann
Ann Schaefer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Oregon with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing relationship strain, grief and loss, parenting challenges, depression, and ADHD-related concerns. Her tone is steady and supportive, aimed at parents and caregivers who need practical help and a listening ear.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space for clients to talk about what matters most. Sessions focus on honest conversation and problem solving. The therapist aims to make each meeting feel manageable and focused on immediate next steps.
Ann draws on long experience working with people navigating major life changes. She has also supported clients around aging and geriatric concerns, cancer-related challenges, caregiver stress, and hospice and end-of-life issues. That background informs a practical, compassionate approach to complex emotions.
The work often combines emotional support with concrete strategies for daily life. Parents may leave sessions with communication ideas, boundary plans, or ways to manage low mood. People grieving loss can expect space to tell their story and to find coping routines that fit their life.
Ann encourages clients to move at their own pace while aiming for clearer goals and steadier routines. To begin, readers are invited to use the Start Therapy button and follow the short matching questionnaire to schedule sessions according to availability.
Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit your life
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in plain language. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and routines to manage depression and daily stress. This involves identifying small, doable steps to improve mood and activity levels and practicing them between sessions.Another frequently used direction helps people process grief and loss through structured conversation and memory work. That approach creates space to tell difficult stories, name feelings, and find ways to remember and move forward. Both methods translate into concrete tasks you can try between meetings, not just talk.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as things change so sessions stay practical and focused on what helps most.
Session formats are not detailed in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also lets people continue support through major life transitions while keeping sessions focused on real-world changes and next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ann help with?
She supports people with relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting concerns, depression, and ADHD. She also addresses aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related challenges, caregiver stress, and hospice or end-of-life concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is straightforward and supportive. Sessions focus on open conversation, practical steps, and helping clients feel heard without judgment.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with people facing major life changes and caregiving challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking. Scheduling begins after completing the matching questionnaire and depends on therapist availability.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.