Anne Flaherty, LMHC

Anne Flaherty is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life shifts. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her approach aims to make hard conversations feel manageable and useful.

With 22 years of experience, Anne adapts sessions to each person’s needs. She listens first, then works with clients to set clear goals. Sessions often include skills practice, thought work, and simple strategies to reduce overwhelm.

Anne uses a mix of client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. That means she balances listening and validation with concrete tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also teaches grounding and emotion-regulation skills when feelings run high.

She has worked with people coping with relationship strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image concerns, and the questions that come up in midlife. Anne also supports people dealing with life purpose, grief, and end-of-life planning in practical, step-by-step ways.

Her sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. She helps clients map small changes that fit real life. For anyone feeling stuck or uncertain about the next chapter, Anne focuses on clear, manageable steps forward.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space. Online sessions with this approach let the therapist follow your lead and help you clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors. In an online setting CBT often uses exercises you can do between sessions and structured conversation to tackle stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Anne will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is based on the person's situation, what they want to change, and how they prefer to work. The plan can shift as progress is made.

Session logistics are not listed in the profile, so confirm available formats before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep consistent appointments. Others appreciate that certain online setups let them use shorter check-ins, focus on skill practice, or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can adapt these approaches to suit everyday life and priorities.