Annie Bennett, LISW

Annie Bennett is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 25 years of clinical experience. She takes a practical, down-to-earth approach and helps people facing major life changes, anxiety, depression, and relationship or addiction concerns. Her work often centers on helping people find steady footing when life feels uncertain.

She draws on cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered listening. Sessions focus on clear goals, useful skills, and the everyday steps that lead to change. Annie encourages people to notice what matters to them and to make choices that align with those values.

Much of her background is in addiction work, especially supporting women and addressing co-occurring mental health and family concerns. She also has experience with grief, caregiver stress, trauma, and intimacy-related struggles. That history informs a practical, compassionate style in session.

Annie has taught in social work graduate programs and completed conjoint marital and family therapy training early in her career. She supervises other clinicians and brings decades of field work to each conversation.

Her online sessions are 45 minutes long, and she typically responds to messages Monday through Thursday. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to pair people with the right time. She asks people to set intentions and to expect steady effort and real work toward their goals.

Approaches that guide online work and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person’s goals steer the work and the therapist listens and reflects to help people find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made or new issues come up.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking since formats were not fully specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for sessions during a lunch break or between errands. Some people prefer not being on camera, while others find video best for face-to-face interaction; those preferences can shape how sessions are scheduled and run.