Ann Conrad

Ann Conrad is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 18 years of clinical experience in California. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. Ann uses straightforward tools so clients can make practical changes and move forward with more confidence.

Ann has worked in many settings and with a wide range of concerns. She supports people coping with trauma, abuse, grief, addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. She also addresses adoption and foster care issues, blended family questions, communication and control problems, and first responder stress.

Her approach blends several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She uses client-centered ideas to keep the person’s experience central and solution-focused methods to set achievable goals.

Ann also incorporates attachment-based and psychodynamic perspectives when exploring how past relationships affect present patterns. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most, practice new skills, and reduce reactions that cause trouble - like recurring anger or avoidance.

She frames therapy as a time-limited place to learn tools. The goal is that people leave therapy able to manage challenges on their own. If someone is ready to work on change, Ann offers a collaborative approach that focuses on practical steps toward a healthier everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Ann uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, anger, and depression. CBT often involves practical exercises, thought records, and small behavioral steps aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, validation, and building a trusting relationship so clients can explore what matters most to them. This approach helps people clarify goals and feel heard while deciding their next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ann will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, history, and preferences. Together they’ll try strategies, track what helps, and adjust the plan over time.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, and it can fit into a workday for shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions. Ask about session length and how scheduling is handled when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick times that work with your routine.